NURSING 2005_Osteoarthritis_1 Slide PP Flashcards
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<br></br>What does ‘Osteo’ mean?
Bone.
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<br></br>What does ‘Arthro’ mean?
Joint.
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<br></br>What does ‘Itis’ mean?
Inflammation.
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<br></br>How is Osteoarthritis characterized?
By a breakdown of synovial joint cartilage and, in time, underlying bone.
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<br></br>What is Articular cartilage?
The cartilage pad that covers the surface of a bone inside a joint cavity.
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<br></br>What is Subchondral bone?
Layer of bone just below the cartilage in a joint.
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<br></br>What are Chondrocytes?
A cartilage cell.
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<br></br>What are Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)?
Enzymes which degrade extracellular matrix (i.e. collagen, laminin & fibronectin).
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<br></br>What are Osteophytes?
A bony growth that develops on the edge of a bone.
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<br></br>What is Eburnation?
Degenerative process of bone; friction in the joint causes reactive conversion to an ivory-like surface at the site of cartilage erosion.
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<br></br>What is a Subchondral cyst?
Fluid-filled space inside a joint.
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<br></br>What are potential modifiable risk factors for osteoarthritis?
Identify potential modifiable risk factors for osteoarthritis.
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<br></br>What is meant by ‘aetiologies & pathogenesis of osteoarthritis’?
Discuss aetiologies & pathogenesis of osteoarthritis.
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<br></br>What is the focus of ‘clinical manifestations of osteoarthritis’?
Discuss clinical manifestations of osteoarthritis.
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<br></br>What is the purpose of describing the ‘key signs/symptoms & tools used in the diagnosis of osteoarthritis’?
Describe the key signs/symptoms & tools used in the diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
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<br></br>What is osteoarthritis characterized by?
Destruction of articular joint due to degeneration of articular cartilage.
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<br></br>What does ‘Osteo’ refer to in osteoarthritis?
Bone.
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<br></br>What does ‘Arthro’ refer to in osteoarthritis?
Joint.
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<br></br>What does ‘Itis’ refer to in osteoarthritis?
Inflammation.
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<br></br>What is the degenerative joint disease characterized by?
Destruction of articular joint due to degeneration of articular cartilage.
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<br></br>What is the most common joint disorder?
Osteoarthritis.
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<br></br>How many Australians are affected by osteoarthritis?
2.1 million.