Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
Whati s the #1 cause of reduced mobility?
A
-Knee OA
2
Q
What is OA?
A
Joint pain that may or may not be associated with an inflammatory response but is typically associated with bone on bone contact.
3
Q
What are risk factors for OA?
A
- High BMI
- Joint injury
- Heavy labor
- Structural issues
- Female
- Older
- Race (asians less common)
- Genetics
4
Q
What are POSSIBLE factors for OA?
A
- Vitamin C, E, D deficiency
- Estrogen deficiency
- Osteoporosis
- High C-reactive protein levels
5
Q
What is the cause of OA?
A
Unknown, possible mechanical and molecular factors. Perhaps when destructive forces > repair mechanisms
-Acute OA associated with inflammation
6
Q
What are typical treatments for OA?
A
- Exercise/Manual
- Bracing
- Steroid or viscosupplementation injections
- Arthroscopic/Arthroplastic surgery
7
Q
What interventions have been shown to decrease disability in knee OA?
A
-Aerobic exercise and aquatic exercise
8
Q
What interventions have been shown to decrease pain in people with knee OA?
A
-Aerobic and strengthening exercises
