Osteoarthritis Flashcards
Risk factors for osteoarthritis
Age
Female
Obesity
Diet
Repetitive joint use
Physiology of osteoarthritis
Affects whole joint
Most common: knees hips metacarpal metatarsal
Loss of cartilage
Osteophytes and subchondral sclerosis
How is osteoarthritis diagnosed
Clinical diagnosis
Symptoms and presentation
Questions to ask for osteoarthritis
How long does the pain last
When is it worse
How long
Any medications
Where is the pain
Family history
Activities of daily living examples
Vestirse
Bañarse
Moverse
Comer
Actividades instrumentales de la vida
Transport
Cooking
Housework
Groceries
Answering phone and email
Treatment of osteoarthritis
Pain management
Diet and exercise changes
Weight control
Drugs for osteoarthritis
Paracetamol
Topical NSAIDS
Oral NSAIDS
glucocorticoid injections
Joint replacement as a last resort