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rheumatoid arthritis
autoimmune disorder, attacks synovial fluid in the joints, Erodes Cartilage
rheumatoid arthritis- signs and symptoms
Stiff movement, pain, NSAIDS treatment, inflammation, erythema
What test diagnosis' rheumatoid arthritis?
RA factor Blood Test
Is rheumatoid arthritis found in the young or old?
younger (Athletes, manual labor workers)
What causes osteoarthritis?
long-term or excessive wear and tear on joints
How do you diagnose osteoarthritis?
Imaging
Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
Pain in affected joint, stiffness, limitation of movement, mild tenderness, swelling, and
deformity or enlargement of the joint
Heberden nodes and Bouchard nodes
What time of the day is rheumatoid arthritis worse?
Morning (Stiffness and pain)
rheumatoid arthritis joints are swollen how?
Bilaterally
What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
steroid injections, PT/OT, Splints, DMARDS
What do DMARDs do?
Attacks the immune system to relieve the affected area, to reduce swelling.
How is osteoarthritis swollen?
unilateral
what time of the day is osteoarthritis worse?
PM
Treatment for osteoarthritis
steroid injections, PT/OT, NSAIDS, Joint Replacement
Who is more susceptible to osteoarthritis?
Older people
What are NSAIDS?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Ibuprofen, naproxen. increase risk of hypoglycemia
What is erythema?
redness of the skin
How do you keep pain controlled with a patient?
Try to stay ahead make sure the PT knows to call when they are in minimum to
moderate pain.
What are analgesics?
pain relievers
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