[2017] Jazmine Quiroz (Anatomy & Physiology): Osteoarthritis
by
helixcharter
Last updated 3 years ago
Discipline:
No category Subject:
No topic

![[2017] Jazmine Quiroz (Anatomy & Physiology): Osteoarthritis [2017] Jazmine Quiroz (Anatomy & Physiology): Osteoarthritis](https://c3f827.medialib.edu.glogster.com/O8dOQWkfrf65bag0etXK/screenshots/6hsvgop7vs7ot7nuuobko50/1485211160-source.jpg)
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Signs/ Symptoms
Prevention
Prognosis
Other Data
Treatment
Causes
stiffness after long periods of rest, swelling in the joints after extended activity, leading to pain. It can affect hips, knees, fingers, and feet. Limited range of motion, cracking or clicking sounds when moving joints.
old age, having family members with OA, Obesity, Previous traumatic Joint injury or repetitive use (overuse) of joints, Joint deformity such as unequal leg length, bowlegs or knocked knee
physical activity, weight management, stretching, pain and anti-inflammatory medication, physical and occupational therapy, assistive devices such as knee brace, shoe wedges prescribed by doctor. Surgery or positive attitude
Plenty of rest and sleep, maintaining a healthy diet and weight, exercise and control blood sugar.
Long-term, for life
Any gender, race may get OA. It usually starts after the age of 40; however, it may start at an earlier age.
Sources: http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/osteoarthritis/symptoms.php http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Osteoarthritishttp://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis-prevention#Lifestylechanges2
Jazmine Q. & Andrea E.
There are no comments for this Glog.