Osteoarthritis (OA) Flashcards

1
Q

a degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time. It is the most common type of arthritis and is more common in older people

A

osteoarthritis

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2
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characteristic :

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Large, Weight Bearing Joints

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3
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signs , symptoms :

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1-Arthralgia
2-Erythema
3-Edema
4-Crepitus
5-Ankylosis

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4
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Redness of Skin Around Joint

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Erythema

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5
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Grating Noise - Bones Rub Together

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Crepitus

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6
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Swelling of Joint d/t ↑ Synovial Fluid

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Edema

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7
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Tx or Treatment :

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1-Arthrocentesis
2-Heat
3-Medications
4-Arthroplasty

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8
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surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint

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Arthroplasty

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9
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Medication :

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Aspirin
Ibuprofen
NSAIDS (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)

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10
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Ibuprofen

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a medication used to manage and treat inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid disorders, mild to moderate pain, fever, dysmenorrhea, and osteoarthritis

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