Prearthritic conditions

From greek.doctor
  • Prearthritis conditions are mechanical problems which leads to earlier osteoarthritis than normal
    • Any abnormal alignment, function, usage of joint
  • Prearthritic conditions of all joints
    • Abnormal joint alignment – causes abnormal weight loading on the joints
      • Varus deformity
      • Valgus deformity
    • Excessive weight loading – obesity, joint overuse
    • Trauma involving intraarticular fractures
    • Inflammatory prearthritic conditions
    • According to a comment, RA and gout can cause early osteoarthritis but are not considered prearthritic conditions
  • Prearthritic conditions of the hip
  • Prearthritic conditions of the knee
    • Genu valgum
    • Genu varum
  • Prearthritic conditions of the foot
    • Flatfoot
    • Hallux valgus
  • Prevention
    • Surgical correction of poor joint alignment (osteotomy)
    • Treatment of underlying disease