Musculoskeletal Disease Flashcards
What’s can be predisposing factors of osteoarthritis?
Genetics
Obesity
Previously damaged joints or bones
What is the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis?
Worn away cartilage
Bone spurs
Cartilage fragments in synovial fluid
Who is osteoarthritis likely in?
More likely in women
Increased risk with age
What are symptoms of osteoarthritis?
Pain- worse on movement
Immobility
Swelling
Deformity
What is the management of osteoarthritis?
Lose weight Physiotherapist Analgesia Steroid injections Joint replacement
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Autoimmune disease
Joint destruction due to synovial inflammation
When is onset of rheumatoid arthritis common?
30-50
Who are most likely to suffer from RA?
Women are 3x more likely
What other body systems are affected re. RA.
Nervous system Lungs Heart disease Kidney failure Eyes- inflammation
Dental aspects to consider re rheumatoid arthritis
TMJ disease
Sjögren’s syndrome
Dexterity
What is systemic sclerosis?
Autoimmune disease
Skin thickened and bound to underlying structures
Signs and symptoms of systemic sclerosis
Beaked nose
Fixed expression
Radial furrowing of lips
Limitation of mouth
What are the signs and symptoms of lupus?
Photosensitivity- butterfly rash Small joint arthritis Affects nervous system Heart Lungs Kidney failure
What is osteoarthritis?
Fusiform swelling of joints
Weight baring joints affected
