osteoarthritis Flashcards
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what is OA
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chronic disease involving the imbalence between hyaline cartilage leading to progressive cartilage loss and accompanying periarticular damage
2
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decribe teh aetiology of primary oa
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effects weightbearing or active joints
genetic
aging, female, obese
biomechanical factors - injury, joint malalignment
3
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describe the aetiology of secondary oa
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occurs when OA effects an unsuspected site due to overuse, previous injury or previous arthritis
e.g. RA or gout
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