Arthritis

1. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of degenerative osteoarthritis.

2. Describe typical clinical presenting signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.

3. Identify the goals of therapy in this condition.

4. Describe the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of this disease.

5. List common side effects associated with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

6. Identify the clinical features that would suggest rheumatoid or gouty arthritis rather than osteoarthritis in a patient present with joint pain.

Sources:

Family Medicine:  Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Chapter 39, Pages 263-271; Chapter 80, Pages 575-584

Essentials of Family Medicine, Chapter 36, Pages 557-578

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