Osteoarthritis

Question 0

Patho of OA ?

Answer 0

OA is caused by…
Primary: idiopathic OA: unknown
Secondary: known event/condition that directly damages cartilage (wear & tear)

Question 1

What is osteoarthritis ?

Answer 1

OA I me a chronic progressive non inflammatory disorder of the cartilage joints.

“Wear & tear” on joints localized to site

Question 2

What are the signs of a person at risk for osteoarthritis ?

Answer 2

No single cause identified for OA

But may be due to..
aging
genetics 
obesity (hip&knee OA)
Decreased estrogen (menopause) 
Overuse of joints or repeated motions overtime leading to damage

Question 3

Patho of OA ?

Answer 3

Breakdown of cartilage between vibes creating rubbing between bone & bone creating an unalignment & causing crepitition (cracking noise of bone on bone )

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of oa ?

Answer 4

PAIN
Stiffness (on and off-with whether)
Muscles may atrophy
Deformity (hands)

Question 5

Nursing management for OA ?

Answer 5

• Ask about sports and strenuous job ,
• Encourage rest & joint protection (balancing rest with activity)
• Encourage nutrition
• CAMs (yoga, massage, TT)
• reduce pain (hot& cold applications )
• improve joint f*n (exercise weight bearing)
• drug therapy (tylonal or inject corticosteroids)