Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between Herberdens and Bouchards Nodes
A
Herberdens are the Distal IP JointBouchards are the Proximal IP Joint
2
Q
3 different categories of arthritis
A
Monoarthritis - 1 jointOligoarthritis - 2-4 jointsPolyarthritis - >4 joints
3
Q
Characteristics of Inflammatory arthritis
A
Pain worse on wakingTakes long time to get going/warm upPain improves on exercise
4
Q
What is Arthralgia?
A
Pain that arises from joints
5
Q
What is Arthropathy
A
Objective joint abnormality
6
Q
Specific symptoms of Osteoarthritis
A
Herberdems/Bouchards NodesInactivity-associated stiffnessAbsence of MCP Joint disease
