osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
what does it affect
A
knees, hands, lumbar and cervical spine - limited to 2 joints
2
Q
symptoms
A
inflammation - variable
low movement at the end of the day
early morning stiffness
3
Q
risk factors
A
obesity, women, age (disease of ageing)
4
Q
pathogenesis
A
thickening of underlying bone which damages cartilage
formation of osteophytes
thickening and inflammation of synovium
thickening and contraction on ligament
5
Q
management - non pharamlogical
A
physiotherapy, occupational therapy review, physiological support
6
Q
pharmacological management
A
analgesics, NSAIDS (if swelling), injection corticosteroids
