1. Differences between OA + rheumatoid A – differences in clinical features, history etc , first symptoms/signs saree
2. Aetiology – Causes & Risk Factors of OA. Joints commonly affected, grading system ,maz
3. Pathophysiology – what happens at the joint and how it causes pain and discomfort etc. focus on the knee? - yazid
4. investigation –fbe – exclusion criterias etc. x rays (show examples!), 4 cardinal signs, - Alvin:
how to assess severity. Share with the class. Be nice
5. management – occupational therapy, glucosamine, pharmacological, non pharmaco. – chris
6. complications and prognosis – why is there back and neck pain?? Thickening on fingers etc. – Christine