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Osteoarthritis (Risk factors (Advancing age, Previous joint injury or…
Osteoarthritis
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Nursing management
Immobilization of the joint for pain management and application of moist heat or cold to relieve pain
Diversional therapy,isometric and isotopic exercises to strengthen the muscles of the affected joints to relieve pain and prevent further injuries
Support the patient and help in accepting the condition or disease and encourage the client to join a support group
Referral to other health professionals such as physiotherapist,social worker and occupational therapist
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Pathophysiology
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The presence of friction between the two ends increases resulting in pain,stiffness of the joint and compromised mobility.
With age,as the supporting structures around the joint become lax,stability of the joint is also affected and joints slip and there is uneven wearing off the cartilage edges.
Health education
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Important of taking medication and its side effects,also achieving a balance between rest and activity
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Definition
Osteoarthritis is a chronic non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease in which there is progressive loss of articular cartilage and capsular fibrosis.