Items tagged “osteoarthritis”

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is the most common form of arthritis, being widely prevalent with high morbidity and social cost.  Terminology Some authors prefer the term osteoarthrosis instead of osteoarthritis as some authors do not believe in an inflamm...
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Osteoarthritis (mnemonic)

A mnemonic to remember the main signs of osteoarthritis on plain radiography is: LOSS Mnemonic L: loss of joint space O: osteophytes S: subchondral cysts S: subchondral sclerosis Mnemonics for Heberden nodes and Bouchard nodes: Heberden- Distal interphalangeal joint (H-D) (High Definitio...
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Kellgren and Lawrence system for classification of osteoarthritis

The Kellgren and Lawrence system is a common method of classifying the severity of osteoarthritis (OA) using five grades.  The original paper 1 graded OA at the following sites and projections: hands: posteroanterior cervical spine: lateral lumbar spine (facet joints only): lateral hips: an...
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Heberden node

Heberden nodes are a clinical examination sign related to the hands, most commonly found at the dorsolateral aspect of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) and are a moderate-to-strong marker of osteoarthritis 1,2.   Previously, Heberden nodes and DIP osteophytes were thought to be synonymou...
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Osteoarthritis of the knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is very common and is a major cause of morbidity, especially in the older population.  Terminology The term early osteoarthritis of the knee has been proposed and has been defined as meeting three main criteria 9: knee pain Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or less on...
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Knee (Rosenberg view)

The Rosenberg view of the knees is a specialized projection often used to detect early signs of osteoarthritis. It should be the initial study for any patient with a suspicion of knee osteoarthritis. Indications The Rosenberg view is performed for any patient with a suspicion of knee osteoarth...
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Arthrogram (anesthetic)

An arthrogram injection is a procedure in which a solution is administered into a joint under imaging guidance. These procedures are more accurately named direct arthrogram injections, although they are routinely known as arthrograms. Fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT can be used for image guidanc...
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MRI Osteoarthritis Knee Score (MOAKS)

MRI Osteoarthritis Knee Score (MOAKS) is a semi-quantitative scoring tool that was developed from the Whole Organ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score (WORMS) and Boston Leeds Osteoarthritis Knee Score (BLOKS) scoring tools. MOAKS has been shown to have very good to excellent reliability.  Scoring ...
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Hip joint injection (technique)

Hip joint injections can be performed with a variety of image guidance, including fluoroscopy and ultrasound, which are used to administer MRI arthrogram injectate, or a steroid containing anesthetic arthrogram injectate.   Indications MRI: labral injury anesthetic pain/arthropath...

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