osteoarthritis Flashcards
a disorder characterized
by progressive deterioration of the articular
cartilage.
osteoarthritis
true or false
osteoarthritis a non inflammatory and non systemic disease
true
is osteoarthritis still a noninflammatory disease if it is localized yes or no
no
risk factors for osteoarthritis
aging; obesity; blood disorders; joint injury
joint injury due to acute or repetitive stress on joints predisposes to later _____
osteoarthritis
what blood disorder is most common risk factor for osteoarthritis
sickle cell disease
what age group is most likely to develop osteoarthritis
majority of adults over 60
Bony bumps on the finger joint closest to the fingernail are called ______ nodes
Heberden’s nodes
Bony bumps on the middle joint of the finger
are known as _____ nodes
Bouchard’s nodes
nodes associated with osteoarthritis
Heberden’s nodes and Bouchard’s nodes
pain with activity that improves at rest is a finding of which disease
osteoarthritis