Osteoarthritis Quiz

What is the primary treatment for severe cases of osteoarthritis?

• Physiotherapy

• NSAIDs

• Arthroplasty

• Pain management

Which of the following is NOT a common clinical feature of osteoarthritis?

• Severe swelling

• Morning stiffness

• Deep, achy pain

• Joint deformities

What is the primary pathogenic mechanism of osteoarthritis?

• Genetic predisposition

• Immune reaction

• Infection

• Biomechanical stress

Which joints are most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

• Hips and Knees

• Fingers and Toes

• Wrists and Ankles

• Shoulders and Elbows

What type of cartilage is primarily affected in osteoarthritis?

• Bone cartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic cartilage

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of osteoarthritis?

• Joint hypermobility

• Severe fatigue

• Crepitus

• Joint redness

What is the role of chondrocytes in osteoarthritis?

• Produce inflammatory cytokines

• Form ligaments

• Synthesize and digest matrix

• Secrete synovial fluid

Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis?

• Young age

• High physical activity

• Obesity

• Low protein diet

What is the term for bony outgrowths that develop in osteoarthritis?

• Fibrocartilage

• Cysts

• Chondrocytes

• Osteophytes

Which cytokines are involved in the degradation processes of osteoarthritis?

• IL-6 and IL-10

• IL-1 and TNF

• IL-4 and IL-5

• IL-2 and IL-3