28: OA / DJD Flashcards
1
Q
two major cytokines that drive synovial inflammation
A
IL-1B, TNF-a
2
Q
Heberden vs Bouchard nodes
A
- Heberden: on DIP
2. Bouchard: PIP
3
Q
ESR in OA
A
may be elevated with synovitis
4
Q
normal joint fluid appearance
A
straw/clear colored with god viscocity
5
Q
Erosive OA
A
MC in women, affects DIP and PIP with more pain than typical OA
6
Q
radiograph of erosive OA
A
seagull appearance in finger joints
7
Q
DISH: diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
A
calcification and ossification of spinal ligaments + enthesis (tendon and ligs attach to bone)
8
Q
sx of DISH
A
back pain and stiffness in T-spine, more in men
9
Q
XR of DISH
A
ossifications in 4+ contiguous vertebal levels, usually on right side of spine
10
Q
two intra-articular injections for OA
A
glucocorticoids, hyaluronic acid
