Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following statements is not true of osteoarthritis of the foot?
  1. This is a mechanical “wear & tear” type of arthritis
  2. It can readily spread to other joints
  3. It is more common in people with flat foot
  4. There is a formation of bone spurs (marginal osteophytes) around the joint
Explanation
Answer − B − The statement that is not true of osteoarthritis of the foot is that it can readily spread to other joints. As osteoarthritis is not a systemic condition, it does not spread throughout the body.
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