Joint Degenerations Lesson

What does Chondro mean?

What does -malacia mean?

What is the common symptom that someone will experience when they have chondromalicia?

• a grinding feeling

• a locking feeling

• A popping feeling

What does osteo- mean?

what does -itis mean?

what does dissecans mean?

Osteoarthritis means?

• Bone rubbing against bone

• Cartilage ripping off and floating around

• Roughening up of cartilage

Which two of the following can be treated with physical therapy/exercises and make your joint recovery without surgery?

• Chondromalicia

• Osteochondritis dissecans

• Osteoarthritis

What is the only option to repair someone's joint once bone is rubbing on bone?

• Joint replacement

• Daily Cardio exercises

• Daily weight lifting

• No movement at all...just sitting in a chair for the rest of your life.

How long does a joint replacement last if everything goes well?

• 15-20 years

• 25-30 years

• 5-10 years

• 35-40 years