OA Flashcards
which part is affected by the OA?
loss of cartilage
OA it is an autoimmune system
true or false?
false, non-autoimmune system
natural aging of the joint is ?
primary OA type
what happens with aging?
- the water content of the cartilage increases
- the protein makeup of cartilage degenerates.
- obesity,
- repeated trauma
- surgery to the joint structures
- congenital abnormalities
- gout
- diabetes
are related to?
secondary type of OA which is caused by another disease
Primary OA affects more women after 45 years old
while secondary OA affects more men before 45 years old
true or false?
true
how many stages of OA are?
4 stages
the 1st stage of OA, cartilage loss is 20%
true or false?
false, 10%
joint space narrowing, cartilage begins to break down, and formation of osteophytes are all related to which stage of OA?
2nd
what is the 3rd stage of OA?
moderate joint space reduction.
gaps in the cartilage can expand until they reach the bone.
large osteophytes and 60% of cartilage loss are seen with stage 4 of OA
true or false?
true
OA is
1- acute, has cure
2- doesn’t effect other organs
which one is wrong?
1- acute, has cure
correct: OA is chronic, doesn’t have cure
what deformities we can see with OA?
Gen varus
Heberden’s nodes
CMC joint of the thumb with MCP subluxation
People with joints that move or fit together incorrectly, such
as bow leg, a dislocated hip, or double-jointedness, are
more likely to?
develop OA
what are te symptoms of OA?
pain after repetitive use of a joint
crunching feeling
morning stiffness less than 30 min
swelling or tenderness