MILD (early stage OA} Flashcards
1
Q
Repeated _____ increase wear to the load-bearing portions of the articular cartilage
A
stresses
2
Q
T/F
Articular cartilage is avascular and aneural; there is no inflammation or pain
A
TRUE
3
Q
Articular cartilage is ____ and ____ ; there is no inflammation or pain
A
avascular AND aneural
4
Q
T/F
Articular cartilage has very good
healing capability?
A
FALSE
very poor
5
Q
This stage of OA may last for years?
A
The Mild (early stage of OA)