Patient medical history

Name: Helen Johnson

Age: 58 years old

Gender: Female

Allergies: None

Location: AMS, NL
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Cabanilla, Jefflhenord & Morales,Mavrick
 Table of contents

Signs &
01 Definition 02 Symptoms 03 Factors

04 Diagnostic 05 Treatment 06
Nursing
Examination Interventions
 Osteoarthritis
● The most common form of arthritis (4.2 million filipinos
suffer from OA)
● It affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.
● A degenerative joint disease (wear & tear)
 Signs and Symptoms
“J-O-I-N-T-S”
J - joint pain: hallmark symptom

O -Osteophyte Formation: bony enlargements

I - Inflammation: response to the mechanical stress and cartilage breakdown

N - Noisy Joints: uneven surfaces rub against each other during movement, it can produce noise

T - Tenderness: can be tender to touch

S - Stiffness: joint’s ability to move freely is compromised, leading to stiffness

 Factors
Joint
Injury Age Obesity

Genetics Gender
Overuse

Musculoskeletal Weak Environmental

abnormalities Muscles Factors
 Diagnostic Examinations

Physical Examination &

Medical History Blood Tests:

X-rays Joint Fluid Analysis

Computed Tomography Joint Aspiration

(CT) Scan (Arthrocentesis)

Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
 Treatment
Medical
NSAIDS TENS
Nonsteroidal Transcutaneous
anti-inflammatory Electrical Nerve
drugs Stimulation

Acetaminophen Duloxetine Surgical

Jupiter is the biggest
planet of them all
Osteotomy Joint Replacement
(arthroplasty)

Arthroscopy
 Nursing
Interventions
● Assess and monitor the patient’s pain levels
regularly.
● Encourage the use of assistive devices like
canes, walker, or braces when necessary.
● Collaborate with physical therapists to
develop and implement individualized
exercise plans.
● Provide guidance on maintaining a healthy
weight or losing weight if necessary, as
excess weight can exacerbate osteoarthritis
symptoms.
 Nursing
Interventions

● Assess the patient’s home

environment for safety and
recommend modifications if
needed, such as handrails or hamps
● Educate patients about prescribed
medications, including the correct
dosage, frequency, and potential
side effects
● Offer emotional support to patients
dealing with the challenges of
chronic pain and disability
Thank you for
listening!
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