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Q

OA changes

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Decrease type II collagen

Decrease proteoglycans

1
Q

normal cartilage type

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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

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Palmar to dorsal

5
Q

When do you treat MP extension?

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20-30 degrees

6
Q

Twa 10 yr survival

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71%