OA Flashcards
1
Q
OA Knee
A
-More common with varus knee
S/S:
- Crepitus
- Flexion contracture
- Antalgic gait
- Swipe test/patellar tap
If loose bodies in the joint present
**Hallmark: locking/catching
Rx:
- Joint traction
- OKC
- Isometrics through range
2
Q
OA Hip
A
S/S:
- Flexion deformities & decrease IR
- Walk with Trendelenbury
- Groin pain
- Osteophytes
3
Q
OA Hand
A
- PIP osteophytes = Bouchard’s node
- DIP osteophytes = Heberden’s node
- CMC joints
4
Q
OA foot
A
Most common in 1st MTJ
–>causing Hallux valgus
5
Q
Gout attack
A
- Due to inc. uric acid
- Most common: Knee & great toe of foot
PT Mx:
- Acute: pain Mx, rest, restore normal flexibility and function
Do not exercise a red, hot, swollen joint
6
Q
Pseudogout
A
- Painful swollen joints
**Caused by different type of crystals (CaPO4)
7
Q
XR finding
A
- Joint space narrowing
- Osteophytes
- Subchondral cysts
- Subchondral sclerosis (increased bone density)
8
Q
Septic Arthritis
A
Local S&S:
* Unable to move the limb
* Intense joint pain
* Joint swelling, redness
Systemic S&S:
- Fever
- Chills
- Tachycardia