Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osteoarthritis?
A
Degnerative joint disorder with progressive loss of articular cartilige
2
Q
What causes OA?
A
Wear and tear of joints
Break down of cartilige
3
Q
What joints are affected by OA?
A
Weight bearing joints
- knees
- hips
4
Q
What are risk factors for OA?
A
Obesity
Age >65
Joint trauma
5
Q
What are the symptoms of OA?
A
Joint pain - worse later in the day
Stiffness
Crepitus
6
Q
What are the x-ray changes of OA?
A
Loss of joint space
Osteophytes
Subchondral sclerosis
Subchondral cysts
7
Q
What are Bouchard nodes?
A
OA nodes in PIPJs
8
Q
What are Heberden’s nodes?
A
OA nodes in DIPJs
9
Q
How is OA managed?
A
Conservative
- exercise
- weight loss
Pharmacolgical
- NSAIDs
- paracetamol
Surgical
- joint replacement
