Pathophysiology of osteoarthritis

1 of 1 Case Scenario: A mother drops off her 15-year-old son at soccer practice. He plays for a traveling team, and she is headed to the grocery store to do some shopping while he is occupied. While at the store, she receives a telephone call from the coach, telling her that her son was kicked just below the knee, causing him to fall to the ground. He was wearing his shin guards but complains that it hurts too much to walk. The mother turns around and heads back to the soccer field. When she arrives, her son is sitting on the bench with ice on his leg. The coach and a teammate help her get him into the car, and she drives him to the emergency department. An x-ray image shows a fracture near the knee with subluxation. Question: The doctor tells the mother that her son has suffered a complete separation of a ligament from its bony attachment, and they will attempt a closed reduction. Describe this procedure to the mother. You will need to defend your answer using specific facts, data, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source. Case Scenario: A 75-year-old woman is in for her yearly exam. She states that sleep is challenging as she has pain in her upper back. She has been in good health other than the pain from her back. She has led an active life as a tennis player and states her activities are diminished by the pain. The doctor diagnoses osteoarthritis. Question: Explain risk factors for osteoarthritis, detailing who might be at most risk for the disease. Support your answer using specific facts, data, examples, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.

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