Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis

• Group 5
• Hank, Sarah, Cynja, Michael

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Table of Contents

• What is Osteoarthritis?
• What causes Osteoarthritis?
• Who is at risk?
• What are some of the symptoms?
• How is Osteoarthritis treated?
• How can Osteoarthritis be prevented?
• What are some relevant statics and research?
• Other relevant information
• References Cited
• Quiz

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What is Osteoarthritis?

• 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

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What causes Osteoarthritis?

• 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

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Who is at risk?

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

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What are some of the symptoms?

• 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

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How is Osteoarthritis treated?

• A combination of treatments tailored to the
  patients needs, lifestyle, and health
• Use of Physical Therapy and Acupuncture
• Four Goals for Treatment of Osteoarthritis
• Control pain
• Improve joint function
• Maintain normal body weight
• To achieve a healthy lifestyle

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How can Osteoarthritis be prevented?

• Primary
• Weight Control
• Exercise
• Rest
• Relief from Stress
• Drinking Water
• Injury Prevention
• Taking Warm Showers
• Secondary
• Regular Doctor Visits
• Tertiary
• Pain control medication called Corticosteroids
• Nondrug Pain Relief
• Spinal Surgery
• http//video.about.com/arthritis/Arthritis.htm

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Relevant Statistics and Research

• 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

Morbidity Rate per 1000 people in 2003 living
in the United Kingdom
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Other Relevant Information

• 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

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References Cited

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

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Quiz

• Under what does disease categories does
  Osteoarthritis fall?
• a. Chronic Infectious Disease
• b. Acute Infectious Disease
• c. Chronic Non-Infectious Disease
• d. Acute Non-Infectious Disease
• The answer isC. Chronic Non-Infectious Disease

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Quiz

• 2. What are 2 causes of osteoarthritis?
• Affects _____ Americans a year.
• Answer 21 million

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Quiz

• 4. What is the correct name for the crunching
  sound?
• A. crackle
• B. Snap crackle pop
• C. Crepitus
• Answer Crepitus

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Quiz

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