Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis ( 30 Questions)

Which of the following clinical manifestations is commonly seen in osteoarthritis?



Correct Answer: D

Crepitus, a crackling or grating sensation during joint movement, is a common clinical manifestation of osteoarthritis. It occurs due to the irregular surfaces of the joint caused by cartilage degeneration.

  
a. Warm and swollen joints are characteristic of inflammatory arthritis conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis.
b. Morning joint stiffness lasting for several hours is typical of inflammatory arthritis conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis.
c. Red, hot, and tender joints are signs of inflammation and are more commonly seen in inflammatory arthritis conditions, not osteoarthritis.
 




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