BLA 080: Osteoarthritis Overview

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that primary care physicians see. It is costly to our medical system, and debilitating for patient, so it is a very important topic that needs to be talked about. Today we are talking all about osteoarthritis, so let’s get started!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:32 - Incidence

01:42 - Pathology

03:47 - Risk Factors

07:12 - Symptoms

09:32 - Physical Exam

11:22 - Imaging

16:43 - Labs

17:08 - Treatment

25:47 - Summary

26:40 - Outro

References:

Abramoff, B., & Caldera, F. E. (2020). Osteoarthritis: Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options. The Medical Clinics of North America, 104(2), 293–311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2019.10.007

*Disclaimer*

This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics  discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition.  The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.