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Non-inflammatory arthropathies
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Osteoarthritis - primary and secondary (DJD)
OCD Trauma Neoplasia Others |
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inflammatory arthropathies
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Infectious - local/systemic
Non-infectious - immunologic, erosive (RA), non-erosive (SLE, Erlichia) Others |
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Components of a joint that contribute to pathology
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Joint capsule
Joint cavity Articular surface |
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possible sequelae to chemical injury to cartilage
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may completely heal or become irreversible if it perpetuates
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sequel to partial thickness defect in articular cartilage
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no healing
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sequel to full-thickness defects in articular cartilage
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heals as fibrocartilage
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Approach to diagnosis of DJD
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orthopedic exam
radiographs of the affected joints no evidence of systemic disease --> DJD evidence of systemic disease --> CBC, Chem, UA or multiple joints --> Arthrocentesis, Cytology/culture/biopsy |
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Treatment of DJD
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Treatment of primary joint problem
Nutritional management/weight control Exercise control Nutrition Medical treatment |
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Options for medical treatment of DJD
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NSAIDS
Corticosteroids - synovial inflammation Chondroprotectives - glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate Inhibitor metalloproteinases - Doxycycline Superoxide radical scavenger |
