The basic epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, investigation, management and prognosis of osteoarthritis

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Across
  1. 3. cysts the bone hardens and develops
  2. 5. it is the degeneration of articular cartilage and its disordered repair
  3. 9. this scan would be done if suspect associated soft tissue injury (achronym)
  4. 10. joint ----------- surgery is the best long term outcome
  5. 11. distal interphalangeal joint of hand (achronym)
  6. 12. this type of osteoarthritis is caused by the natural wear and tear of the joints
Down
  1. 1. --------- of the cartilage occurs and this leads to the development of chronrocyte death
  2. 2. aspiration of the synovial fluid would be ------- and have a low cell count
  3. 4. proximal interphalangeal joint (achronym)
  4. 6. the matrix becomes unstable due to the loss of -------
  5. 7. this type of osteoarthritis is caused by a predisposing condition
  6. 8. muscles surrounding the joints often waste away