Clinical Pearls about Osteoarthritis

Overview

It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish osteoarthritis from inflammatory types of arthritis. This module will provide some key clinical pearls to aid the differentiation between osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

  • What is osteoarthritis?
  • What joints does it usually affect and what joints does it not affect?
  • What are the risk factors for developing osteoarthritis?

Contributors

  • Andrew Thompson
    MD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)
  • Marlene Thompson
    BScPT, ACPAC, (Advanced Clinical Therapist)