Mobility: Osteoarthritis

Question 1

Osteoarthritis

Answer 1

• non inflammatory disorder
• characterized by breakdown of cartilage
• effects most weight baring joints

Question 2

Primary

Answer 2

no known cause, localized vs general

Question 3

Secondary

Answer 3

identifiable cause or predisposition

Question 4

Joint Creptius

Answer 4

crackles in joint movement

Question 5

Joint Pain

Answer 5

worsens with activity and changes in weather

Question 6

Cartilage

Answer 6

effected with osteoarthritis NEVER grows back, just wears away

Question 7

MRI, Bone Scan, CT

Answer 7

more detail, degree and shows more soft tissue

Question 8

ESR

Answer 8

overall inflammation on entire body

Question 9

Management

Answer 9

NO CURE, only control of pain and inflammation

Question 10

Management: Non Invasive

Answer 10

• heat for stiffness

- ice for acute exacerbation

Question 11

Mild to Moderate Pain Meds

Answer 11

NSAIDs, topical creams/gels

Question 12

Moderate to Severe Pain Meds

Answer 12

NSAIDs, salicylates, corticosteroids, opioid analgesics (very severe pain)

Question 13

Joint Athroplasty

Answer 13

reconstruction, or joint replacement

Question 14

Joint Resurfacing

Answer 14

smoothing out bone spurs

Question 15

Joint Irrigation

Answer 15

cleaning out joint

Question 16

Cemented

Answer 16

bonds bone to bone, less active adults

Question 17

Cementless

Answer 17

long term stability, allows new growth of tissue, for patients with high activity level

Question 18

Continuous Passive Motion Machine (CPM)

Answer 18

prevents scar tissue, range and per min ordered by surgeon, if positioned incorrectly can cause damage