Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
Which components of the joint are involved in OA
A
All
2
Q
What types of pain are involved in OA?
A
Nociception, peripheral sensitisation, and central sensitisation
3
Q
What are the most important interventions for OA?
A
Weight loss
Exercise
Patient education
CBT
4
Q
What medications are evidenced based?
A
NSAIDs
Duloxetine
NGF inhibitors? (nerve growth factor)
Intra-articular therapies - glucocorticoids
5
Q
What is the caution with NGF-inhibitors
A
Accelerated joint destruction and need for arthroplasty
6
Q
How long do intra-articular glucocorticoids therapeutic effect last?
A
~2 months average
7
Q
Is fish oil evidence based for OA?
A
No
8
Q
Which analgesics should be avoided?
A
Paracetamol
Opioids
Gabapentinoids
Glucocorticoids
9
Q
What is the role of arthroscopy in OA
A
There is none
