Osteoarthritis, Told, Part I Flashcards
what is the msot common arthropathy
OA
OA involves what part of joint
cartilage
primary OA
aging or idiopathic
genetic: nodal OA
secondary OA
dut to disorders that damage joint surfaces
2 principle mech of OA
damage to normal articular cartilage by physical forces
defective cartilage failures under normal joint loading
what occurs with there is physical damage to cartilage in OA
chondrocytes react with degenerative enzymes
inadequate repair response
what are the defects of fundamental defective cartilage OA
type II collagen gene defect (Ochronosis) Ochronotic cartilage (pigmented and defective)
what are the pathologic characteristics of OA joint
loss of cartilage sclerosis remodeling bone osteophyte spurs cystic changes mild reactive synovitis
systemic Factors for OA
age obesity genetics gender W>M menopause? maybe
local factors for OA
muscle strength joint proprioception repetitive use configuration of joint trauma
common joints in OA
cervical spine lumbar spine 1st CMC PIP DIP Hip Knee 1st MTP
uncommon joints of OA
shoulder throacic spine elbow wrist MCP ankle subtalar
What are signs of nodal OA
heberdens nodes
bouchards nodes
1st CMC joint: base of thumb
where are heberdens nodes
DIP
where are bouchards nodes
PIP
most common location OA
knee
Sx OA
insidious onset pain with movement limitation motion, dec function minimal stiffness after rest referred pain acute flares suggest another Dx systemic Sx
why is OA painful
its the synovitis and ligament stretching
periosteal irritation, muscle spasms
intraosseous HTN
signs of OA
bony changes in joint shape crepitus malalignment/instability limited ROM joint line tenderness cool effusions spasm or atrophy of adjacent muscles
what are the non specific Dx tests for OA
ESR, RF
synovial fluid