Osteoarthritis: Clinical Manifestations Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Osteoarthritis: Clinical Manifestations
A
A. Joint pain
B. Stiffness
C. Functional impairment
D. Heberden’s nodes
2
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Osteoarthritis: Clinical Manifestations
Joint pain caused by:
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- Inflamed cartilage and synovium
- Stretching of the joint capsule
- Irritation of nerve endings
3
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Osteoarthritis: Clinical Manifestations
Stiffness
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- Commonly occurs in the morning after awakening
- Lasts only for less than 30 minutes
- Decreases with movement but worsens after increased weight bearing activity
- Crepitation may be elicited
4
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Osteoarthritis: Clinical Manifestations
Small pea-sized bony growths that occur near the tip of the finger
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Heberden’s nodes
