Osteoarthritis: Pathophysiology — Flashcards

What is the earliest pathological change seen in osteoarthritis?_____

_____ is characterized by eburnation (polishing) of the subchondral bone

Which of the following is associated with development of Osteoarthritis? _____

Stiffness _____ and range of motion increases in the thawing stage of frozen shoulder

Eversion at the _____ joint, hallux valgus and Hammer toe are seen in rheumatoid arthritis

Early management of AVN of femur involves protection from _____ and providing traction/rest

Trendelenburg sign is characterized by _____ contralateral to the lesion.

Quadruple deformity of the knee can be seen in rheumatoid arthritis, which is triple deformity (_____) + valgus

Late management of AVN of femur involves decreasing pressure within the head of femur by drilling holes also known as _____

Terminal stage of osteonecrosis/osteochondritis is also known as _____