Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

All of the following are characteristic features of osteoarthritis except:
  1. It is a common, chronic arthritis of the synovial joints
  2. It is highly inflammatory in nature
  3. There is a deterioration of the articular cartilage and osteophyte bone formation at the joint surfaces
  4. Risk factors include family history, obesity, and a history of joint trauma
Explanation
Answer − B − All of the listed features are characteristic features of osteoarthritis except it is highly inflammatory in nature. Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic, non-inflammatory arthritis of the synovial joints.
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