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Inflammatory and degenerative joint disorders (nursing management and…
Inflammatory and degenerative joint disorders
defination
Degenerative joint disease: Also known as osteoarthritis, this type of arthritis is caused by inflammation, breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of the joints
causes
history of injury or surgery
observable deformity
wear or tear in the articular cartilage experienced with age
genetic predisposition
risk factors
congenital anatomical of the joints
advancing age
previous joint injury or surgery
genetic predisposition
pathophysiolgy
in ostereoarthritis there is the deterioration of the articular cartilage
decrease in the synovium that lubricate the joint
friction between the two ends increase pain, stiffness of the joints
stability of joints
uneven wearing off the articular cartilage
signs and symptoms
stiffness and pain with limitation of mobility
snow ball crunching sound in the affected joint
late there will deformities and nodules
nursing management and health talk
patient education regarding weight reduction
achieving a balance between rest and activity
pain management by immobilisation of the joint plus analgesics
anti-inflammatory medication
referral to physiotherapist, occupation therapist and social work
encourage the patient to join support group