osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the first line management for osteoarthritis?
if it is in the knee or hand joints what else might you give?
A
- weight loss
- local muscle strengthening exercises
- paracetamol
- topical NSAIDs
2
Q
what is the second line management for OA?
3rd line?
A
- Oral NSAIDs / COX2 inhibitors (+PPI)
- opioids
- capsaicin cream
- steroid injections
- joint replacement
3
Q
what 4 things will you see on an X-ray of OA?
A
- subchondral cysts
- subchondral sclerosis
- joint space narrowing
- osteophyte formation
