Osteoarthritis ATI Template PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________

Osteoarthritis DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Decreased movement Decreased ability to perform ADL's

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Most common for of arthritis. Caused by the wear down of joint cartilage which eventually causes bone on bone contact. Can cause bone spurs and joint narrowing Most common in hands, knees, hips, and spine. Aka DJD

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Proper body mechanics Healthy weight Stop smoking Avoid joint strain

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings Pain Stiffness Loss of movement/function Decreased ROM Decreased ability to perform ADL's Crepitus

Age 60+ Gender: Women Obesity Joint Injuries Repeated joint stress (job, sport) Genetics

Laboratory Tests

Diagnostic Procedures

ESR and C-reactive protein: rule out inflammatory disorders (OA is not an inflammatory disorder)

X-rays: Bone spurs, joint narrowing MRI: view cartilage, synovium, bone Arthroscopy Synovial fluid aspiration: rules our RA

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care Heat/Cold application -pain/swelling Joint protection/stabilization Rest Fall prevention Pain management

Therapeutic Procedures Osteotomy -alter weight distribution w/in joint Arthroplasty -TKAmTHA, TSA Lubrication Injection

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Fall risk Impaired mobility Pain

Complications Medications Cortisone injections NSAIDs Celebrex

Client Education Low-impact exercise Weight Loss Rest Assistive devices

Bone death Stress fractures Bleeding w/in the joint Infection w/in the joint

Interprofessional Care PT OT Ortho Rheumatology

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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