Osteoarthritis

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Background

Clinical Features

  • Risk Factors:
    • Age
    • Female versus male sex
    • Obesity
    • Lack of osteoporosis
    • Occupation
    • Previous injury
    • Muscle weakness
    • Genetic elements

Differential Diagnosis

  • Calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition disease
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Infectious monoarticular disease

Diagnosis

  • Greater than 50 years of age
  • Morning stiffness for less than 30 minutes
  • Crepitus on active motion of the knee
  • Bony tenderness
  • Bony enlargement
  • No palpable warmth

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

Uptodate

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