BOF 77
Osteoarthritis (OA) in elderly, all are true, except :
1-OA is the major musculoskeletal disease cause of
pain and disability in old people
2-aging per se is not a contraindication strengthening
and aerobic exercises
3-total hip replacement with rehabilitation is an
excellent cost effectiveness treatment for severe disabling knee or hip OA in
elderly
4-oral paracetamol and topical NSAIDS are safe in
elderly
5-coexistent calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition
is rarely found