what is diagnosis of OA based on?
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symptoms, physical joint findings and number of joints involved
what are the characteristics of pain in OA?
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, increased by activity and associated with short periods of early morning
stiffness
often presents in more than one joint although management tends to focus
on a single joint
often gradual in onset - unless the cause is traumatic
what is stage 4 of OA of the knee? (severe)
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at this most advanced stage - symptoms are v visible
joint space b/w bones is further reduced -> further cartilage
breakdown-> joint stiffening, constant inflammation and less
fluid around the joint .. increased joint friction and greater
pain and discomfort when moving
X-ray will show bone on bone, meaning that theres very
little cartilage left or it has completely worn away.
in severe cases - bones become deformed and angulated
bc of assymetric loss of cartilage
common co-morbidities of OA?
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symptoms, physical joint findings and number of joints involved
what are the characteristics of pain in OA?
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, increased by activity and associated with short periods of early morning
stiffness
often presents in more than one joint although management tends to focus
on a single joint
often gradual in onset - unless the cause is traumatic
what is stage 4 of OA of the knee? (severe)
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at this most advanced stage - symptoms are v visible
joint space b/w bones is further reduced -> further cartilage
breakdown-> joint stiffening, constant inflammation and less
fluid around the joint .. increased joint friction and greater
pain and discomfort when moving
X-ray will show bone on bone, meaning that theres very
little cartilage left or it has completely worn away.
in severe cases - bones become deformed and angulated
bc of assymetric loss of cartilage
common co-morbidities of OA?
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