Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
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Q. What’s the initial ttt for ptn with mild-moderate osteoarthritis?
A
Paracetamol + diet + exercise
2
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Q. An elderly complaint of back pain, X-ray shows decreased joint space with osteophytes. What’s your diagnosis?
A
Osteoarthritis
3
Q
N. What’s The 2nd most common site for OA?
A
base of the thumb
4
Q
N. What do you expect the CRP and ESR to be in OA?
A
Always normal
5
Q
N. when osteophytes occur in PIPs are called ……… nodes whereas in DIPs it’s called ………… nodes.
A
when occur in PIPs = Bouchard’s nodes whereas in DIPs = Heberden’s nodes
