Osteoarthritis lecture from Rheumatology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.
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4. OA is the most common form of arthritis *
and the most common joint disease
Over 10 million Americans suffer from *
OA of the knee alone
Most of the people who have OA are *
older than age 45, and women are more
.commonly affected than men
OA most often occurs at the ends of the
fingers, thumbs, neck, lower back, knees,
.and hips
9. OA can be classified as primary or
secondary according to its cause or major
predisposing factors.
Primary OA is the most common
type and has no identifiable etiology or
predisposing cause. Secondary OA although it
has an identifiable underlying cause, is
pathologically indistinguishable from primary
OA.
11. Age
Age is the strongest risk factor for OA. Although OA can start in
young adulthood, if you are over 45 years old, you are at higher
. risk
Female gender
In general, arthritis occurs more frequently in women than in men.
Before age 45, OA occurs more frequently in men; after age 45,
OA is more common in women. OA of the hand is particularly
. common among women
Joint alignment
People with joints that move or fit together incorrectly, such as bow
12. Hereditary gene defect
A defect in one of the genes responsible for the
. cartilage component collagen can cause deterioration of cartilage
Joint injury or overuse caused by physical labor or sports
Traumatic injury (ex. Ligament or meniscal tears) to the knee or hip
increases your risk for developing OA in these joints. Joints that
are used repeatedly in certain jobs may be more likely to
. develop OA because of injury or overuse
Obesity
Being overweight during midlife or the later years is among the
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Steady or intermittent pain in a joint*
Stiffness that tends to follow periods of
inactivity, such as sleep or sitting
Swelling or tenderness in one or more joints *
[not necessarily occurring on both sides of
[ the body at the same time
Crunching feeling or sound of bone rubbing *
on bone (called crepitus) when the joint is
used
39. OA is a condition which progresses slowly over a
period of many years and cannot be cured
Treatment is directed at decreasing the symptoms of
the condition, and slowing the progress of the
condition
:Functional treatment goals
Limit pain
Increase range of motion
Increase muscle strength •