Osteoarthritis and Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis Flashcards
Osteoarthritis
Also known as degenerative arthritis - characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage
What is the most common type of osteoarthritis?
Primary
What are the causes of secondary osteoarthritis?
- Trauma
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Hereditary Conditions
- Kashin-Bek Disease: Joint hypermobility
- Bone and Endocrine Disorders
What is the main population for osteoarthritis?
Elderly - more than 65 yrs
What are the risk factors of osteoarthritis?
- Age
- Obesity
- Repetitive Impact
- Genetics
What are the clinical characteristics of osteoarthritis?
Localized joint pain Stiffness Worse with weight bearing Better with rest Very little morning stiffness
What happens to the joints of the hand with osteoarthritis?
Distal & Proximal interphalangeal joints
- Heberdens & Bouchards nodes
What are some large joints affected by osteoarthritis?
- Knees
- Hips
- Cervical Spine
What will the x-ray of osteoarthritis show?
- Decreased joint space
- Osteophytes
- Subchondral Sclerosis
What is the treatment for osteoarthritis?
- Weight loss/Physical therapy
- NSAIDs
- Joint Replacement
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic
Chronic
Inflammatory
Autoimmune
What can rheumatoid arthritis also affect?
Primarily involves joints but can affect extra-articular organs - lungs, blood, eyes, skin, heart, etc.
What gender is rheumatoid arthritis more common in?
Women
What gene is associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
HLA-DRB1
Does OA have swelling?
No
Which type of arthritis has morning stiffness?
RA
What type of arthritis involves the lumbar spine?
OA