Osteoarthritis

What is the most frequent symptom of osteoarthritis?

Pain

Which 2 regions of the spine are most commonly affected?

1) Cervical spine (lower)

2) Lumbar spine (lower)

Which joints are affected by Heberden’s nodes?

Distal inter-phalangeal (DIP) joints

Which joints are affected by Bouchard’s nodes?

Proximal inter-phalangeal (PIP) joints

Is the pain of osteoarthritis better or worse with joint use?

Worse – relieved by rest

Approximately how long does morning joint stiffness typically last for?

Less than 30 minutes

List 4 key radiographic findings in osteoarthritis

1) Osteophytes

2) Joint space narrowing

3) Subchrondral sclerosis

4) Cysts