Osteoarthiritis - Week 5 PBL Flashcards
1
Q
What is osteoarthritis?
A
The breaking down of the cartilage in a joint often due to wear and tear
2
Q
Where does OA commonly occur?
A
Often larger joints, hips and knees (sometimes hands)
Polyarticular asymmetrical
Synovial joints only
In hand: DIPs
3
Q
Risk factors of OA?
A
Males over 50
Joint injury
Age
Obesity
4
Q
Presentation of OA?
A
Pain/aching/stiffness in joint
Reduced joint movement
Swollen joint
Muscle wasting
Tenderness
5
Q
Investigation of OA?
A
GP: history and exam
X-ray to confirm
6
Q
Management of OA?
A
Active lifestyle, weight loss
Steroid injections for short term relief
NSAIDs
TENS machine
Surgery
7
Q
4 features of OA on X-ray?
A
Loss of joint space
Osteophytes
Subchondral cysts
Subcondral sclerosis
