osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
osteoarthritis on xray
A
loss of joint space
osteophytes
sclerosis
subchondral cysts
2
Q
MRI osteoarthrits
A
meniscal tears
early cartilage injury and subchondral bone marrow changes
3
Q
presentation of osteoarthritis
A
mechanical pain (pain worse with movement) gradual onset short lived morning stiffness crepitus bony enlargement and deformity of joint
4
Q
management of osteoarthritis
A
pain control: paracetamol, ibuprofen gel, codeine, co-codamol
physiotherapy
weight loss
