Week 7 will end with a QUIZ focusing on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
OSTEO ARTHRITIS
- progressive loss of cartilage
- joint pain (progressive deterioration)
- osteophytes (bone spurs)
- cartilage disintegrates
- bone & cartilage "float" into joint (crepitus)
Smokers increased risk, more in women
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
- common connective tissue disease (joint destruction)
- chronic, progressive, systemic
- synovial joints
- autoantibodies form & attack healthy tissue (inflammation)
symmetrical
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Instituition / Term | |
Term | Spring Session |
Institution | Chamberlain |
Contributor | Isabella |