Osteoarthritis

Question 1

What is Osteoarthritis?

Answer 1

Wear and Tear in the Synovial Joints

Question 2

Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis?

Answer 2

Obesity, Age, Occupation, Trauma, Female, Family History

Question 3

Commonly affected joints in Osteoarthritis?

Answer 3

Hips
Knees
DIP
Carpometacarpal Joint at base of thumb
Lumbar and Cervical Spine

Question 4

Xray changes for Osteoarthritis?

Answer 4

Loss of Joint Space
Osteophytes
Subarticular Sclerosis (increased density of bone along joint line)
Subchondral Cysts (fluid filled holes in bone)

Question 5

Presentation of Osteoarthritis?

Answer 5

Bulky, bony enlargement of joint
Restricted range of motion
Crepitus on movement
Effusion

Question 6

Signs of Osteoarthritis in Hands?

Answer 6

Hebden Nodes in DIP
Bouchard nodes in PIP
Squaring at base of thumb
Weak grip

Question 7

Diagnosing Osteoarhtirtis?

Answer 7

Over 45
Typical Pain associated with activity
No morning stiffness

Question 8

Management of Osteoarthritis

Answer 8

Exercise
Weight Loss
NSAIDS
Intraarticular steroid injections