OA Flashcards
1
Q
OA RF
A
SHATTERED Family Steroid use >5mg/day prednisolone Hyperthyroidism; hyperparathyroidism, hypercalciuria Alcohol and tobacco use Thin (BMI
2
Q
OA xray
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LOSS Loss of joint space Osteophyte formation Subchondral sclerosis Subchondral cysts
3
Q
OA hands
A
Bouchard = nodules PIP
Heberden = nodules DIP
square appearance palm = malalignment thumb base / carpometacarpal
4
Q
OA hands tx
A
activity modification (rest, chronic), splint (protect loaded joints), grip aids physio dx: analgesia, anti-inflammatory steroid injection hyaluronic acid injection surgery joint arthrodesis
