Rheumatoid Arthritis vs Osteoarthritis: Key Differences
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Rheumatoid Arthritis from Osteoarthritis?

  • Type of pain experienced
  • Location of affected joints
  • Systemic involvement of body systems (correct)
  • Degree of joint deformity

    • Which of the following symptoms is more commonly associated with Osteoarthritis than Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  • Creaking/popping noises with activity (correct)
  • Generalized weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Malaise

    • What is the primary cause of joint deformity in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  • Rheumatoid nodules
  • Flexion contractures (correct)
  • Synovial cysts
  • Tendon rupture

    • Which of the following is a common symptom of both Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis?

    <p>Joint stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the restructuring of bone ends that occurs in Osteoarthritis?

    <p>Heberden and Bouchard nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the worst-case complication of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>Tendon rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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