Corticosteroid and Hyaluronic Acid in Joint Injections

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What is the role of assistive walking devices in the management of osteoarthritis (OA)?

Prevent any further progression of OA

Decrease the need for orthopedic surgery (correct)

Eliminate the need for patient education

Encourage faster progression of the disease

How do footwear and bracing help in osteoarthritis (OA) management?

Cause dependency on external support

Accelerate joint degeneration

Promote better alignment and reduce joint pain (correct)

Increase joint inflammation

In the context of osteoarthritis (OA), what is the primary role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy in patient management?

Help improve joint mobility and function (correct)

Provide emotional support only

Prescribe medications

Perform surgical procedures

Why is weight control important in managing osteoarthritis (OA) in lower limb joints?

To reduce stress on weight-bearing joints Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of physical activity and therapeutic exercise in osteoarthritis (OA) management?

They improve joint flexibility and strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of patient education in osteoarthritis (OA)?

To empower patients in self-management strategies Signup and view all the answers

Why are lifestyle modifications important in the context of osteoarthritis (OA)?

They can reduce pain and improve function Signup and view all the answers

How does a team approach benefit patients with osteoarthritis (OA)?

Enhances coordination of care and treatment outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of viscosupplementation?

Hyaluronic Acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of PRP injections in arthritis?

To regenerate cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the stance on the routine use of stem cell intra-articular injections?

Not approved for use outside of a study Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern mentioned regarding cell therapies in the text?

Safety and efficacy uncertainties Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy is described as an 'orthobiologic' in the text?

Platelet Rich Plasma Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the effectiveness of viscosupplementation with Hyaluronic Acid?

Effectiveness varies and remains controversial Signup and view all the answers

'We do not know if it works based on our current literature' - this statement refers to:

Use of Hyaluronic Acid Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the long-term benefit of corticosteroid use?

It is not a long-term solution and varies among patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall goal of non-operative management of osteoarthritis?

To reduce pain, improve function, and optimize quality of life Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following walking aids is recommended for patients with hip and knee arthritis?

Supportive footwear Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of weight loss for osteoarthritis patients?

Greater weight loss leads to greater benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which type of analgesia is recommended as an effective agent for arthritis pain in the hip and knee?

Tylenol (up to 4 g a day) Signup and view all the answers

What role does physiotherapy play in the management of osteoarthritis?

Ideal for optimizing if surgery is anticipated Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential concern with glucocorticoid intra-articular injections?

May slow down cartilage loss over time Signup and view all the answers

In patients with mild/moderate instability associated with arthritis, what can bracing help with?

Reduce pain and improve stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of assistive walking devices in osteoarthritis?

"To improve mobility and reduce pain during ambulation" Signup and view all the answers

In the management of hip arthritis, which surgical intervention is considered highly successful to reduce pain and restore function of an arthritic joint?

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible role for arthroscopic debridement in the management of hip arthritis?

Useful for labral tears or femoral acetabular impingement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Autologous Cartilage Implantation (ACI) in knee arthritis?

To create 'neocartilage' to improve joint glide Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of High Tibial Osteotomy in the management of knee arthritis?

To 'offload' the medial compartment by realigning the tibia Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration before opting for Knee Arthroplasty (Partial or Total) in patients with knee arthritis?

Optimizing nonoperative treatment options Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinctive feature of Autologous Cartilage Implantation (ACI) compared to Arthroscopic Microfracture Technique in knee arthritis management?

'Neocartilage' creation to improve joint glide Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical intervention for knee arthritis replaces the entire tibiofemoral joint and possibly the patella?

Total Knee Replacement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Knee Arthroplasty, whether partial or total, in managing knee arthritis?

'Replacing only part of the joint that is degenerative' Signup and view all the answers