osteoarthritis

Question 1

define arthritis

Answer 1

a term used for when there is evidence of joint dwelling and pain

Question 2

which is the most common form of arthritis

Answer 2

osteoarthritis

Question 3

define osteoarthritis

Answer 3

Clinical syndrome of joint pain, accompanied by varying degrees of functional limitation and reduced quality of life

Question 4

which joints do osteoarthritis affect

Answer 4

any synovial joints, commonly knees, wrists, hands and hips - knee most common

Question 5

epidemiology of osteoarthritis

Answer 5

1/3 and 1/4 men, 8.75 million in the UK

Question 6

aetiology of osteoporosis

Answer 6

primary - idiopathic secondary - specific cause such as injury and genetics

Question 7

risk factors of osteoarthritis

Answer 7

• age (45+) - female - obesity - occupation - genetics

Question 8

pathophysiology of osteoarthritis

Answer 8

whole joint involvement, load dissipation not effective causing damage, spur growth and narrowing of joint space

Question 9

co-morbidities

Answer 9

○ Over 60s 17/15% (W/M) increased risk of CVD ○ 20% of people experience symptoms of anxiety and depression

Question 10

signs and symptoms

Answer 10

• activity related joint pain - morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes - muscle wasting - hand/finger nodes - increased pain during the day

Question 11

howis osteoarthritis diagnosis

Answer 11

can be diagnosed without investigations - activity relayed joint pain AND - morning stiffness >30mins (OR none) AND - over 45 years

Question 12

treatment options

Answer 12

lifestyle changes AND/OR NSAIDs, capsaicin, opioids, surgery

Question 13

lifestyle advice

Answer 13

weight loss, core exercises, physical aids