Osteoarthritis

Question 1

Osteoarthritis

Answer 1

Occurs when the protective cartilage (CT) wears down over time

Question 2

Common sites of osteoarthritis

Answer 2

Hip, knee, hand joints

Question 3

Symptoms of osteoarthritis

Answer 3

deep, achy joint pain, morning joint stiffness , loss of flexibility, enlarged middle/end of joints, back and neck pain

Question 4

Are men or women more affected by osteoarthritis?

Answer 4

They are equally affects

Question 5

Diagnosis of osteoarthritis

Answer 5

Blood tests to exclude differential diagnoses, physical exam

Question 6

Arthrocentesis

Answer 6

A sterile needle removes joint fluid from the affected area, joint fluid analysis is conducted

Question 7

Risk factors for osteoarthritis

Answer 7

Age, heredity, repeated injury to joints, overweight

Question 8

Site with the best prognosis of osteoarthritis

Answer 8

Hand arthritis

Question 9

Site with the worst prognosis of osteoarthritis

Answer 9

knee osteoarthritis

Question 10

3 types of osteoarthritis treatment

Answer 10

1. non pharmacological (treatment)
2. pharmacological (anti-inflammatories)
3. surgical (injections or joint replacement)