Notes in 01_Osteoarthrits

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Osteoarthritis}} is defined as (TFR){{c1::tear; microdamage to cartilage of joint,}} {{c1::flare; inflammatory response and pain,}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c1::Osteoarthritis}} {{c2::Joint pain and stiffness that is worsened by activity i.e. on weight-bearing}} {{c2::Deformity, instabili…
Published	02/10/2024	Pay extra attention to these symptoms if suspecting Osteoarthritis for Differential diagnoses: {{c1::Trauma}} {{c1::Prolonged morning-related stiffnes…
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnoses of Osteoarthritis {{c1::Gout}} {{c1::Inflammatory arthritides (e.g. RA)}} {{c1::Septic arthritis (sudden onset of painful, swol…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of OsteoarthritisClinical Symptoms Age {{c1::≥ 45 years}} {{c1::Activity-related joint pain plus either/or}} {{c1::No morning joint-related…
Published	02/10/2024	Changes seen on X-ray in Osteoarthritis Remembered as {{c1::LOSS}} {{c1:: Loss of joint space}} {{c1::Osteophytes}} {{c1::Subchondral s…
Published	02/10/2024	Self Management is key in Osteoarthritis {{c1::Weight loss}} {{c1::Exercise; programs, coaches, physiotherapists}} {{c1::Information & Knowledge a…
Published	02/10/2024	Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Osteoarthritis NICE do not recommend: {{c1::acupuncture}}, {{c1::nutraceuticals (glucosamine, chondroitin)}} {{c1::Ai…
Published	02/10/2024	Pharmacological Treatment of Osteoarthritis {{c1::Oral analgesia: paracetamol, NSAIDs}} {{c1::Topical treatments: NSAIDs, capsaicin (knee, hand)}}
Published	02/10/2024	The best approach to self-manage Osteoarthritis is {{c1::weight loss}} and {{c1::activity modification}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Osteoarthritis in Secondary care{{c1::Steroid Injection or Hyaluronic acid Injection}}{{c1::Surgery}}{{c1::Joint replacement}}
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