Osteoarthritis

Question 1

What is the definition of Osteoarthritis

Answer 1

Degenerative arthritis affecting synovial joints with cartilage degeneration

Question 2

With pain in Osteoarthritis, what part of the day does it most affect

Answer 2

End of the day

Question 3

Other than age, what are 2 other causes that can lead to increased general wear + tear

Answer 3

Obesity

Trauma

Question 4

What syndrome is associated with increased risk of osteoarthritis

Answer 4

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Question 5

What disease associated with iron can cause osteoarthritis?

Answer 5

Haemochromatosis

Question 6

What is Crepitis in Osteoarthritis

Answer 6

Creaking // Popping // Grinding when moving a joint

Question 7

What are the nodes that affect the Distal Interphalangeal Joints in Osteoarthritis

Answer 7

Herberden’s Nodes

Question 8

What are the nodes that affect the Proximal Intrphalangeal joints in Osteoarthritis

Answer 8

Bouchard’s Nodes

Question 9

What are the radiological signs in Osteoarthritis (4)

Answer 9

LOSS

L oss of joint space
O steophytes (Bone Spurs)
S ubchondral Cysts
S clerosis

Question 10

What are the 3 treatment plans used in Osteoarthritis

Answer 10

Analgesia
Steroid Injections
Arthroplasty

Question 11

What are 2 complications of Osteoarthritis

Answer 11

Gout

Chondrocalcinosis