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What is Osteoarthritis?
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Most common form of arthritis. OA develops as a wear and tear on the joints breaks down the cartilage in the joint causing bone to rub on bone. |
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Etiology of Oteoarthritis
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classified as either idiopathic or secondary. -Idiopathic OA has no identifiable cause but most scientists believe it is caused by both mechanical and molecular factors. -Secondary OA is caused by an underlying condition, such as injury, congenital malformation, metabolic, endocrine, or neuropathic disease |
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Risk Factors
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Older age(80% of individuals over 55) before age 45 more men but after age 45 more women Obesity Diabetes Hypothyroid Gout Paget disease Joint injuries from sports, accidents, repetitive use |
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What are some Preventions of OA? |
-Maintain ideal body weight and participate regularly in a moderate exercise program. -Both inactivity and excessive exercise can lead to premature breakdown of the joint cartilage. -Good posture and proper body mechanism |
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Complications of Osteoarthritis |
Joint Pain degeneration stiffness unsteady gait effects of medication all increase the risk of falling |
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Collaboration for Osteoarthritis |
Treatment of OA requires multidisciplinary care from nurse, primary care physicians, rheumatologists, physical and occupational therapies
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Diagnostic Test for Osreoarthritis |
Physical examination X-ray MRI ultrasound Blood test Joint fluid analysis- to detect inflammation and the presence of bacteria or uric acid crystals |
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Pharmacologic Therapy |
Many OTC medications are effective for treatment of mild to moderate pain. Tylenol COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib NSAIDS are generally well tolerated but can produce cardiovascular and GI effects Opioid analgesics such as codeine, tramadol, or hydrocodone Topical creams, rubs, sprays |
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Nonpharmacologic therapy |
OA includes heat and cold application use of assistive devices weight reduction rest education exercise coping Orthotics |
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