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Osteoarthritis - Coggle Diagram
Osteoarthritis
Collaborative Treatment
Rest and protect involved joint
PT/OT to strengthen support structures of involved joints
Assistive devices to reduce joint load
Weight loss
Nsaids
Joint replacement
Pathophysiology
"Wear and Tear arthritis"
Weakened collagen network
high water low proteoglycan in cartilage
enlargement and reorganization of chondrocytes
microfractures in cartilage widened by synovial fluid
Symptoms
Aching exacerbated by activity
loss of ROM in affected joint
Crepitus
Risk Factors
Age (over 70)
trauma
obesity (in women)
Labs/ Diagnostics
r/o other diseases
imaging to confirm damage
Complications
Loss of mobility
increased falls risk