Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
age for diagnosis?
A
over 45 years old
2
Q
criteria for diagnosis?
A
activity related joint pain PLUS
no morning joint-related pain or morning stiffness that lasts no longer than 30 minutes
3
Q
differential diagnosis?
A
gout
other inflammatory arthritis
septic arthritis
malignancy
4
Q
investigation? (1)
A
generally XRAY
5
Q
non-pharmacological treatment? (4)
A
thermotherapy
electrotherapy
aids and devices
manual therapy
6
Q
pharmacological treatments? (3)
A
oral analgesia
topical treatments
intra-articular injections
7
Q
what grants surgical referral?
A
substantial impact to QoL
refractory to non-surgical treatment
