OA Flashcards
0
Q
OA changes
A
Decrease type II collagen
Decrease proteoglycans
1
Q
normal cartilage type
A
II
2
Q
Tylenol moa
A
Blocks release of PG-E2 centrally
3
Q
NSAIDs moa
A
Inhibit cyclooxygenase (which catalyzes formation of PG)
4
Q
Extensions MC osteotomy shift load from
A
Palmar to dorsal
5
Q
When do you treat MP extension?
A
20-30 degrees
6
Q
Twa 10 yr survival
A
71%
