Orthopedic APEA Test Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+

Orthopedic APEA Test Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ OA Description (2) - Progressive destruction of the articular cartilage and subchondral bone accompanied by osteophyte formation and sclerosis. (bone on bone) - Confined to the joints (Synovial joint) OA RF (5) - Obesity - Age>40 - Trauma - FX hx - Overuse OA SX - Asymmetrical joint pain - Morning stiffness <30mins/ 1hr - Limited ROM - Tenderness at joint line - Bony swelling - Instability Most common joints affected by OA? (6) - Knees - Hips - Cervical spine - Lumbar spine - Finger joints DIP & PIP - First CMC & MTP joints Joint Pain Red Flags SX (5) - Abdominal pain (intensity or duration unusual for OA; persistent) - Knee effusion - Age <50 y (non-menopausal women) swelling of fingers/hands - Isolated MCP involvement and or psoriasis - Several joints affected