Osteoarthritis Flashcards

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Risk factors for osteoarthritis

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Age
Female
Obesity
Diet
Repetitive joint use

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Physiology of osteoarthritis

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Affects whole joint
Most common: knees hips metacarpal metatarsal
Loss of cartilage
Osteophytes and subchondral sclerosis

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3
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How is osteoarthritis diagnosed

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Clinical diagnosis
Symptoms and presentation

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4
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Questions to ask for osteoarthritis

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How long does the pain last
When is it worse
How long
Any medications
Where is the pain
Family history

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5
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Activities of daily living examples

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Vestirse
Bañarse
Moverse
Comer

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Actividades instrumentales de la vida

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Transport
Cooking
Housework
Groceries
Answering phone and email

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7
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Treatment of osteoarthritis

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Pain management
Diet and exercise changes
Weight control

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8
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Drugs for osteoarthritis

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Paracetamol
Topical NSAIDS
Oral NSAIDS
glucocorticoid injections
Joint replacement as a last resort

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