Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
Osteoarthritis risk factors (any 3 from list)
A
Obesity Age Occupation Trauma Female Family history
2
Q
What X ray changes are seen in OA? (4)
A
LOSS
L-Loss of joint space
O-Osteophytes
S-subchondral sclerosis
S-subchondral cysts
3
Q
What makes OA pain worse?
A
Activity
4
Q
What are commonly affected joints in OA? (Any 3 from list)
A
Hips Knees SI joint DIP joints of hands MCP joint of thumb Wrist Cervical spine
5
Q
What signs are seen in hands in OA? (5)
A
Herberden’s nodes (DIP joints)
Bouchards nodes (PIP joints)
Squaring at base of thumb at MCP joint
Weak grip
Reduced range of motion
6
Q
What analgesia can be given 1st, 2nd, 3rd line for OA? (3,2,1)
A
1st line
Oral paracetamol and topical NSAID or topical capsaicin
2nd line
Add oral NSAID and PPI
3rd line
Opiates
