osteoarthritis Flashcards
How is Osteoarthritis characterised or defined?
progressive joint pain and mobility impairment associated with loss of cartilage and involvement of the underlying bone
What are the causes of osteoarthritis?
obesity, injury and age
What are the uncontrollable factors for developing osteoarthritis?
age and genetics
What do most osteoarthritis patients report they are restricted in doing?
activities of daily living
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis?
pain, joint soreness, stiffness worse in the mornings
Osteoarthritis occurs mainly in the hips, knees and the lower back
True or False
True
Osteoarthritis does not occur in the neck, small finger joints, the base of the thumb and
big toe.
True or False
False
What are the non- pharmacological interventions to manage osteoarthritis?
heat pack, tend, patella tapping, tai chi, yoga, swimming, ice,
