Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
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Physical
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Pain or aching in joints during activities at the end of the day , joint stiffness usually occurs first thing in the morning, limited range or motion that might go away after movement, clicking or cracking when joint bends, swelling around joint, joint instability or knee gives out
2
Q
Social
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May be unable to continue with certain physical activities due to pain and stiffness, change to tennis or reading, unable to go out as much due to pain and mobility issues, meet up with other with same condition through support groups
3
Q
Psychological
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Chronic pain, disturbed sleep, causes distress,anxiety, depression, burden , low self esteem, anxious , suffer form isolation