Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common form of arthritis?
A
osteoarthritis
2
Q
What joints can it affect?
A
any
3
Q
What are some of the causes of secondary osteoarthritis
A
meniscal tears, previous intra/extra-articular fracture and osteochondral/ hyaline cartilage injury
4
Q
What does the radiological anacronym LOSS stand for?
A
Loss of joint space
Osteophytes
Sclerosis
Subchondral cysts
5
Q
Does the severity of disease shown on imaging massively impact how you treat?
A
No- you treat the symptoms not the imaging
6
Q
What are the treatment options?
A
analgesia, mild opiates, physio, weight loss and exercise sometimes replacement
