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What is the MC joint disorder in the world?
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OA
Hips, knee, spine MC |
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What are the risk factors for OA?
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Age, female, obesity, lack of osteoperosis, occupation, prior injury, muscle imbalances, genetics
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What are the 2 types of RA?
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Localized *hands, feet, knee, hips, spine--MC
Generalized (3+ joints) |
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If OA presents in the shoudler, SI, TMD, ankle or wrist, what is the concern?
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atypical presentation so look for secondary cause
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What is the dx criteria for OA?
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age >50 y.o.
morning stiffness <30 min crepitus boney tenderness |
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What is gel phenomenon?
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Stiffness after inactivity
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What is pathology of OA?
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loss of chondrocytes after inital proliferation
narrowing of joint space, osteophyte formation sclerosis of subchondral bone |
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What are gull wing deformities?
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Seen in finger joints with errosive OA
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What is the goal of OA tx?
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control pain and swelling, minimize disability, increase quality of life, prevent progression
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