Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
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osteoarthritis
A
non-inflammatory condition causing wear and tear of bones
2
Q
causes
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increasing age
active at young age
3
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signs
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progressive pain no morning stiffness or morning stiffness less than 30 mins improves with rest herbeden nodes Bouchard nodes limited range of movement crepitations on examinations
4
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investigations
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clinical diagnosis
x-ray
5
Q
what is the clinical diagnosis made on
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> 45 yrs
no morning stiffness
improves with rest
6
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what is seen on the x-ray
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loss of joint space
osteophytes
subchondral sclerosis
subchondral cysts
7
Q
management
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lifestyle
pain ladder
joint injections
surgery
8
Q
what is first line treatment if hands or knees are affected
A
paracetamol and topical NSAID
9
Q
what is the pain ladder
A
paracetamol
NSAID
codeine
10
Q
Baker’s cyst
A
cyst that commonly forms in the popliteal due to OA
manage OA to help
11
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cervical spondylosis
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common complication
can result in radiculopathy/myelopathy
