Signs and symptoms
This grinding or popping sound may be heard when moving a joint.
What is Crepitus?
This imaging test confirms osteoarthritis.
What is an X-ray?
Osteoarthritis can increase the risk of these injuries.
What are falls?
This OTC pain reliever can be recommended for osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a not a normal part of _______.
What is aging?
These visible changes can cause joints to look misshapen.
What are deformities?
This type of scan shows soft tissue damage and cartilage changes of the joint.
What is an MRI?
People with osteoarthritis may struggle with these daily skills that lead to a loss of independence.
What are activities of daily living (ADLs)?
These types of medications reduce both pain and inflammation of the joint.
What are NSAIDs?
This gender has an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis.
What are post-menopausal women?
A symptom that describes a reduced ability to bend or extend a joint.
What is decreased range of motion?
This procedure tests joint fluid to distinguish osteoarthritis from other types of arthritis.
What is synovial fluid analysis?
Long-term osteoarthritis can cause reduced ability to move, also called ______________.
What is decreased mobility?
This form of medication is delivered directly into the joint.
What is a steroid injection?
This risk factor puts stress on the joints, which increases the development of osteoarthritis.
What is obesity?
Swelling, tenderness, and pain of the joint are examples of these.
What are the symptoms of Osteoarthritis?
What are bone spurs?
Osteoarthritis can negatively impact mood and lead to this mental health condition.
What is depression?
This alternative therapy uses tiny needles to reduce discomfort of the joint.
What is acupuncture?
Education about the risk factors of osteoarthritis improve these two types of outcomes for patients.
What is quality of life and mobility?
This tissue wears down in osteoarthritis, leading to bone on bone friction.
What is cartilage?
This type of scan uses radioactive dye to detect bone changes in the joint.
What is a bone scan?
People with osteoarthritis may isolate themselves, causing ___________________.
What is social withdrawal?
This topical cream provides pain relief to the joint.
What is capsaicin cream?
Understanding your personal risk factors allows you to make __________ about your health.
What are informed decisions?