OA Vs RA Flashcards
Gradual loss of articular cartilage caused by DJD
OA
Pathology of OA and RA
Older women
Clinical sx of OA
Pain
Stiffness
Swelling
Most commonly affected OA joint
1st CMC/basal joint of thumb
Heberden’s nodes in OA
Bony enlargements of DIP joint
Bouchard’s nodes
Bony enlargements of PIP joints
What limited with basal joint arthritis
Pinching and gripping
Pain with handwriting - drops things often
Conditions associated with OA
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dequervians
Trigger fingers
Wrist ganglions
Typical x ray findings on OA
Narrow joint space
Osteophytes
General outline of joint still there
Normal bone texture
Most common fixed deformities of OA
DIP flex
CMC add
Thumb MCP flex/extend
How do you assess thumb stability for OA?
Tip to tip pinch while holding IP and MCP of thumb in neutral
Grind test for OA
Compress MCP onto trapezium and rotate
Goal of conservative txt for OA
Preserve comfort and joint function
What does a trigger finger splint do
Block MCP flex
What do finger troughs do?
Support the joint and prevent further deterioration