Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is OA?
A
wear and tear in the joints
2
Q
RF for osteoarthritis?
A
obesity age female occupation trauma FH
3
Q
presentation of OA?
A
presents with joint pain and stiffness that is worsened by activity but has NO morning stiffness (or <30min)
4
Q
where does OA affects?
A
hips knees wrist c-spine fingers (DIP most)
5
Q
what are clinically findings on fingers?
A
Herberden nodes on DIP
Bouchards nodes on PIP
6
Q
what can be seen on x-ray?
LOSS
A
Loss of joint space
Osteophytes
Subarticular sclerosis
Subchondral cysts
7
Q
diagnosis is mainly clinically with what?
A
activity related joint pain with no morning symptoms and then x-ray
8
Q
management: non-pharmacological?
A
thermotherapy
electrotherapy
aids/devices
9
Q
management: pharmacologically?
A
oral analgesia
topical NSAIDs
steroid injection
10
Q
when would surgical intervention be indicated?
A
when QoL is affected
