osteoarthritis 🍖

Question 1

causes of osteoarthritis

Answer 1

primary:
1. idiopathic
2. senile/old age
3. post menopausal

secondary:
VITAMIN C
V: AVN
I: Septic arthritis
T: Previous articular trauma
A: RA
M: HyperPTH/ Gout
INC- valgu/valgus kneee deformity

Question 2

things to ask

Answer 2

if knee pain, rule out hip pathology bc it could be referred pain!!!
TRO OA: rash, ulcers, anemic sx, uveitis
SOCRATES- worse throughout day, worse on movement, stiffness <30 mins