Group 5

1. What is Osteoarthritis?2. What causes Osteoarthritis?3. Who is at risk?4. What are some of the symptoms?5. How is Osteoarthritis treated?6. How can Osteoarthritis be prevented?7. What are some relevant statics and

research?8. Other relevant information9. References Cited10. Quiz

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease

It is a chronic non-infectious disease, in which tissue known as cartilage breaks down

When the cartilage breaks down, it deteriorates causing the bones to rub together triggering pain and stiffness

http://video.about.com/arthritis/Arthritis.htm

Joint injuries caused by athletics Obesity Joint Overuse

Constant repeated use of a single joint

Heredity Other conditions such as viral hepatitis,

gout, and lupus

Affects over 21 million Americans Over the age of 45 have a higher threat Females are at greater risk

Swelling or tenderness in one or more joints Loss of flexibility Crunching sound, which is called crepitus when

you move Boney lumps on the joints of the fingers

Joint fluid accumulation

A combination of treatments tailored to the patient’s needs, lifestyle, and health

Use of Physical Therapy and AcupunctureFour Goals for Treatment of Osteoarthritis

1. Control pain2. Improve joint function3. Maintain normal body weight4. To achieve a healthy lifestyle

Primary:Weight ControlExerciseRest Relief from StressDrinking WaterInjury PreventionTaking Warm Showers

Secondary:Regular Doctor Visits

Tertiary: Pain control medication called Corticosteroids Nondrug Pain ReliefSpinal Surgery

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Morbidity Rate per 1000 people in 2003 living in the United Kingdom

•Almost everyone over the age of 75 is affected in at least one joint by osteoarthritis

•In a study of people diagnosed with osteoarthritis, nearly 3 in 5 reported gaining an average of 42 pounds

In 2003 there were 418,000 total knee replacements preformed due to arthritis

The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) reported that nearly three in five people with arthritis gained forty-two pounds since diagnosis

People with arthritis feel old before their time

Before age 45, more men have it, after age 45 it is more common in women

www.medicalnewstoday.com www.spineuniverse.com www.niams.nih.gov www.statistics.gov.uk www.webmd.com www.amri-wa.com/stat

1. Under what does disease categories does Osteoarthritis fall?a. Chronic Infectious Diseaseb. Acute Infectious Diseasec. Chronic Non-Infectious Diseased. Acute Non-Infectious Disease

The answer is…C. Chronic Non-Infectious Disease

2. What are 2 causes of osteoarthritis?

Affects _____ Americans a year.Answer: 21 million

4. What is the correct name for the “crunching sound”?

A. crackleB. Snap crackle pop C. Crepitus

Answer: Crepitus

5. What is the common age for osteoarthritis? a. 25b. 50c. 45d.70

Answer: 45