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Patho L8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Osteoporosis | • Most common degenerative disease of bone • Occurs with aging ‒ Osteoclast activity greater than osteoblast activity |
| Osteoarthritis (OA) | • Degeneration of joints with aging |
| Degenerative disc disease (DDD) | • Discs between vertebrae become compressed or misaligned |
| Osteoporosis Treatments | • NSAIDs • Corticosteroids ‒ Oral or injected into joint • Osteoporosis |
| Osteoarthritis (OA) Treatments | NSAIDs - Oral steroids not recommended • Intra-articular injections or topical may help Maintain mobility |
| Degenerative disc disease (DDD) Treatments | , pain medications (NSAIDs), and lifestyle changes such as weight loss and low-impact exercise, while surgery is reserved for severe cases that fail to improve. |