1. DEGENERATIVE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Prof. Dr. Ece AYDOĞ
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2. Learning objectives:
1. be able to describe the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis
2. be able to enumerate the reasons of primer and secondary osteoarthritis
3. be able to enumerate risk factors for osteoarthritis
4. be able to enumerate clinical and radiographic features of osteoarthritis (espc. knee, hip, hand)
5. be able to enumerate approaches to diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis

3. Joint Structures

4. Structural classification is based on the materials that hold the joint together and whether or not a cavity is present in the joint. There are three structural classes.

5. Fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue
Fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue. No joint cavity is present. Fibrous joints may be immovable or slightly movable.
Cartilaginous joints are held together by cartilage (hyaline or fibrocartilage). No joint cavity is present. Cartilaginous joints may be immovable or slightly movable.
Synovial joints are characterized by a synovial cavity (joint cavity) containing synovial fluid. Synovial joints are freely movable and characterize most joints of the body.

6. Functional Classification
-is based on the degree to which the joint permits movement. There are three types:
A synarthrosis joint permits no movement. Structurally, it may be a fibrous or cartilaginous joint.
An amphiarthrosis joint permits only slight movement. Structurally, it may be fibrous or cartilaginous joint.
A diarthrosis joint is a freely movable joint. Structurally, it is always a synovial joint.

7. OSTEOARTHRITIS OA
"Osteoarthritis" is derived from the Greek word "osteo", meaning "of the bone", "arthro”, meaning "joint", and "itis", meaning inflammation, although many sufferers have little or no inflammation.

8. Synonyms Degenerative joint disease Arthrosis Osteoarthrosis
Hypertrophic arthritis
Degenerative arthritis

9. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints.

10. Constituents of hyaline cartilage
Chondrocytes
Matrix (extracellular material)
– Collagen fibres
– Proteoglycan molecules

11. .
Cartilage is an avascular connective tissue which is composed of two elements: cellular component (5%) the chondrocytes extracellular component (95%) - the matrix
Water comprises approximately 70% of the matrix, the remainder consists primarily of collagen (especially collagen II) which is meshed with proteoglycan aggregates.

12. Proteoglycan Aggregate
• Large hygroscopic molecules
• Long central chain of hyaluronic acid
• Numerous side chains alongs its length, each with
– Central cores of protein
– Chondroitin sulphate and keratan sulphate side chains
• Pg’s attract water and put collagen under tension

13. Normal Articular Cartilage
The swelling pressure of
the fully hydrated but
compressed aggrecans is
counterbalanced by the
tight collagen network.
Due to this unique
composite structure,
healthy articular cartilage
can resist major pressure
and shear forces

14. Softening and swelling of cartilage
Rupture of collagen fibres, the protein makeup of cartilage degenerates
More water is absorbed by proteoglycans
Cartilage is considerably weakened

15. Fibrillation and cracks
– Fine flakes of superficial cartilage become loosened and flake off (and cause mild secondary synovitis which can lead to ‘cold’ effusions)
– Cracks appear in cartilage: eventually run through full thickness of cartilage

17. Erosion of cartilage and eburnation
– Progressive loss of cartilage
– Ultimate loss of full thickness of cartilage
– Exposed bone becomes very hard with a polished appearance: ‘eburnation’ of bone
(looks like ivory)

20. Synovitis Synovial effusions: small and “cold” Subchondral cysts:
Fluid is forced through clefts in cartilage into the underlying bone,
can seen on X-ray

21. Osteoblastic stimulation (repair attempt) – Underneath the damaged cartilage: subchondral sclerosis on X-ray – Around edge of joint forming lip of bone: fibroosseus osteophytes

23. Summary • Softening and swelling • Fibrillation
• Full thickness cracks
• Eburnation
• Subchondral cysts
• Subchondral sclerosis
• Osteophyte formation

24. Epidemyology Most common disease of joints over age 65
Radiologically correlates poorly with symptoms
Rapid increase in radiologic evidence of
OA after age 40
Before age 45, osteoarthritis occurs more frequently in males. After age 55 years, it occurs more frequently in females.

26. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees.
Most cases of osteoarthritis have no known cause : PRIMARY osteoarthritis.
When the cause is known, the condition is referred to as SECONDARY osteoarthritis.

29. Primary OA is mostly
related but no caused
by aging.

30. Secondary OA Genetic Endocrine Metabolic Anatomic Traumatic Inflammatory Neuropathic

31. Secondary OA Genetic: A genetic defect may promote breakdown
of the protective architecture
of cartilage.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

32. Secondary OA Endocrine: DM, Acromegaly, Hypotroidism, Hypertroidism,
Obesity.
Metabolic:
Paget disease
Wilson disease

33. Secondary OA
Congenital or developmental: Abnormal anatomy such as unequal leg length may be a cause of osteoarthritis. Posttraumatic: Macrotrauma or microtrauma. -Microtrauma may occur over time (chronically). An example of this would be repetitive movements or the overuse noted in several occupations.

34. Secondary OA
Inflammatory joint diseases: This category would include infected joints, chronic gouty arthritis, and rheumatoid disease.
Neuropathic: Diseases such as diabetes can cause nerve problems. The loss of sensation may affect how the body knows the position and condition of the joints or limbs. In other words, the body can't tell when it is injured.

35. Secondary OA Others: Nutritional problems Hemophilia
Sickle cell anemia

36. Individual risk factors for development of OA
• Obesity: knee > Hip
• Family history (genetic): polyarticular esp
hands
• Trauma
• Hypermobility
• Dysplasia: Hip and knee
• Occupation and sport: excessive and
repeated loading of a joint

37. Clinical features
Pain and tenderness
Originates in joint /periarticular soft tissue
Diffuse/ sharp and stabbing local pain
Initially, symptomatic patients incur pain during activity, which can be relieved by rest and may respond to simple analgesics.
Joints may become unstable as the OA progresses; therefore, the pain may become more prominent (even during rest) and may not respond to medications.
Morning joint stiffness usually lasts for less than 30 minutes.

39. PAİN Sources of pain in osteoarthritis include the following:
Joint effusion and stretching of the joint capsule
Increased vascular pressure in subchondral bone
Torn menisci
Inflammation of periarticular bursae
Periarticular muscle spasm
Psychological factors
Crepitus (a rough or crunchy sensation) may be palpated during motion of an involved joint.

40. Types of pain • Mechanical: • Inflammatory:
Increases with use of the joint
• Inflammatory:
• Rest pain later on in 50%
• Night pain in 30% later on

41. Movement abnormalities
“Gelling”: stiffness after periods of inactivity ;Passes over within minutes of using joint again
Coarse crepitus: palpate/hear
Reduced ROM: capsular thickening and bony changes in joint.

42. Deformities Mild synovitis Osteophytes Joint laxity
Asymmetrical joint destruction leading to angulation

43. Hand OA DIP, PIP, CMC
Heberden’s nodes, large firm swellings some of which are tender and red due to associated inflammation of the periarticular tissues
as well as the joint.

46. KNEE OA OA of the knees can affect any combination of the
three main compartments
of each knee. It is usually
asymmetrical, and the
compartments most
frequently involved are
the medial tibiofemoral
and patellofemoral
compartments.

47. KNEE OA
Mild varus angulation of the knee joints due to asymmetrical OA of the medial tibiofemoral compartments.

48. Imaging

51. Special Investigations
• Blood tests: Normal
• Radiological features:
– Cartilage loss : Joint space narrowing
– Subchondral sclerosis
– Cysts
– Osteophytes : Outgrowth of bone

52. Radiological Grading of Knee OA Kellgren and Lawrence

53. Special Investigations
MRI: This study is a complex, noninvasive imaging technique that is unlike x-rays. X-rays provide information mainly on bones. However, MRI is capable of visualizing all structures within the joint. MRI technology is sophisticated and requires an expert to interpret the study.
CT scan: This study may be used to image a joint. CT scanning mainly provides information on the bony structures of the joint but in greater detail than plain x-rays

54. Aspiration

58. Treatment Principles • Education • Physiotherapy – Exercise program
– Pain relief modalities
• Aids and appliances
• Medical Treatment
• Surgical Treatment

61. Prevent overloading of joint; Obesity
Prevent overloading of joint; Obesity!! •Appropriate use of treatment modalities •Importance of exercise program

63. Creating an exercise program for lower-limb osteoarthritis:
The program should be individualised after considering:
Severity of pain
Joint stability
Patient’s resources (time, money, facilities, equipment)
Patient’s interests

64. Exercises
Flexibility exercises — daily stretching and range-of-movement exercises.
Strengthening exercises — (a) Isometric exercises (static muscle contraction that does not move a joint or alter muscle length) up to twice daily during acute inflammatory periods; and (b) Isotonic exercises (resistance training exercises, often with weights), maximum two days per week.
Endurance/fitness exercises — such as walking, swimming, dancing, aquarobics, cycling, 3–4 times per week.
The intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise should be specified and graded to allow for progression.

66. TENS, Deep and superficial heat, ice,

67. Aids and appliances Braces / splints • Special shoes/insoles
• Mobility aids
• Aids: dressing, reaching, tap openers, kitchen aids
• Taping of patella in patello femoral OA

69. Tapping

72. Joint replacement surgery
• Indications: pain affecting work, sleep,
walking and leisure activities
• Complications
– sepsis
– loosening
– lifespan of materials (mechanical failure)