Musculoskeletal system Flashcards
(3 cards)
osteoarthritis
Causes/ Risk Factors- inflammatory processes, Metabolic disorders
Symptoms- joint stiffness and pain, fluid surrounding the joint, grating sound with joint movement
Treatment- NASIDs,
Rheumatoid arthritis
Causes/ Risk Factors- Autoimmune
Symptoms- visible joint deformity, loss of joint mobility
Treatment- exercise, heat and cold therapies, cortisone injection