Osteoarthritis

Question 1

Most common type of arthritis

Answer 1

Osteoarthritis

Question 2

Most commonly affected joints in osteoarthritis

Answer 2

Cervical and lumbosacral spine, hip, knee, first MTP

Question 3

Spared joints in osteoarthritis

Answer 3

Wrists, ankles, elbows

Question 4

Universal structural changes seen in osteoarthritis

Answer 4

Cartilage loss and osteophytes

Question 5

Initial step in joint failure

Answer 5

Joint injury

Question 6

Joint protectors

Answer 6

Capsule, ligaments, muscle, afferent nerves, underlying bone

Question 7

Most potent risk factor for osteoarthritis

Answer 7

Age

Question 8

Radiographic hallmark of osteoarthritis

Answer 8

Osteophytes

Question 9

Pain sensitive structures in osteoarthritis

Answer 9

Capsule, ligaments, synovium, muscle, subchondral bone

Question 10

Mainstay of treatment for osteoarthritis

Answer 10

Nonpharmacologic, involving altering loading across the joint and improving function of joint protectors

Question 11

Effective exercises for osteoarthritis

Answer 11

Isokinetic and isotonic strengthening

Question 12

Initial analgesic of choice for osteoarthritis

Answer 12

Acetaminophen