Osteoarthritis (OA) Flashcards
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
osteoarthritis
characteristic :
Large, Weight Bearing Joints
signs , symptoms :
1-Arthralgia
2-Erythema
3-Edema
4-Crepitus
5-Ankylosis
Redness of Skin Around Joint
Erythema
Grating Noise - Bones Rub Together
Crepitus
Swelling of Joint d/t ↑ Synovial Fluid
Edema
Tx or Treatment :
1-Arthrocentesis
2-Heat
3-Medications
4-Arthroplasty
surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint
Arthroplasty
Medication :
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
NSAIDS (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)
Ibuprofen
a medication used to manage and treat inflammatory diseases, rheumatoid disorders, mild to moderate pain, fever, dysmenorrhea, and osteoarthritis