Osteoarthritis - Dr. Geraldine Navarro - UCLA Health
Offered By: University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore osteoarthritis with UCLA rheumatologist Dr. Geraldine Navarro in this comprehensive 46-minute lecture. Gain insights into the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for osteoarthritis, including lifestyle modifications. Delve into topics such as joint changes visible on x-rays, risk factors, and affected joints. Learn about the benefits of physical activity, including aerobic and low-impact exercises, with practical tips for implementation. Discover various types of arthritis, physical examination techniques, and treatment options like arthroscopic surgery, injections, and joint replacement. Understand the role of pain management, anti-inflammatory diets, and herbal medications in managing osteoarthritis. Examine comorbidities, factors predicting disease progression, and the underlying causes of this condition.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is arthritis
Joint changes on xrays
Symptoms of osteoarthritis
Which joints will be affected
Who is that risk
Physical activity
Benefits of physical activity
Aerobic exercise
Lowimpact exercises
Tips for exercise
Types of arthritis
Exercises
Handout
Physical Exam
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Trigger finger
Bone spurs
Back spasms
arthroscopic surgery
Imbruglia
Injections
Cold packs
Joint replacement
Hyaluronic acid
Joint injections
Ultrasound
Who might benefit
Pain Management
Antiinflammatory diet
Gout diet
Comorbidities
Antiinflammatory
Herbal medications
Predicting progression
What causes osteoarthritis
Taught by
UCLA Health
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