OA Flashcards
1
Q
What are the classic xray findings of OA?
A
Loss of joint space
Subchrondral sclerosis
Osteophytes
Subchrondral cysts
2
Q
What are offloader braces for?
A
Correcting a valgus or varus deformity
3
Q
What is the role of NSAIDs in OA?
A
Use early on while there is still a inflammatory process
Use during an inflammatory flare up (these do occur)
4
Q
What is the evidence behind knee arthroscopy in pure OA?
A
Multiple PCRCT showed no benefit
5
Q
How does OA present?
A
Deep, achy pain in the large joints and DIPs that is exascerbated by pain
Reduced ROM
Some stiffness with disuse (<30mins)
Heberden nodes
6
Q
How is OA diagnosed?
A
Clinically
Imaging - XR
No specific blood markers
7
Q
How is OA managed?
A
Non-surgically
- Education
- Weight loss and exercise
- Physio
- Paracetamol, NSAIDs
- Prostheses
Surgery
- Arthoscopy
- Arthoplasty
- Osteotomy
- Arthrodesis (Fusion)
