OSTEOARTHRITIS

Question 1

Joints mostly affected by osteoarthritis

Answer 1

Knee
Hip

Question 2

Symptoms of osteoarthritis

Answer 2

Pain on activity and relieved by rest initially
Joint stiffness
Joint swelling
Limping

Question 3

Signs of osteoarthritis

Answer 3

Limping
Joint swelling
Joint effusion
Deformities
Leg length discrepancy

Question 4

Investigations for osteoarthritis

Answer 4

X-ray of joint

Question 5

Treatment objectives in osteoarthritis

Answer 5

Relieve pain
Prevent progression
Improve function of joint
Prevent deformities or complications

Question 6

Non-pharmacological interventions in osteoarthritis

Answer 6

Weight loss
Walking aid
Braces
Surgery

Question 7

Surgical interventions in osteoarthritis

Answer 7

Aspiration of excessive synovial fluid
Osteotomies
Arthroplasties
Arthrodesis

Question 8

First line Pharmacological management of osteoporosis

Answer 8

PO Naproxen or PO Celecoxib or PO Diclofenac or PO Ibuprofen
and
Diclofenac gel or spray

Question 9

2nd line management of osteoarthritis

Answer 9

Methyl prednisolone acetate, Intra-articular
Triamcinolone, Intra-articular
Betamethasone, Intra-articular