Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is an idiopathic disease Characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage Leads to fibrillation, fissures, gross ulceration and finally disappearance of the full thickness of articular cartilage

Factors responsible
Ageing Genetics Hormones Mechanics

Pathologic lesions
Primary lesion appears to occur in cartilage Leads to inflammation in synovium Changes in subchondral bone, ligaments, capsule, synovial membrane and periarticular muscles

Normal Cartilage
Avascular, alymphatic and aneural tissue Smooth and resilient Allows shearing and compressive forces to be dissipated uniformly across the joint

Structure of Normal Cartilage

Chondrocytes are responsible for metabolism of ECM They are embedded in ECM and do not touch one another, unlike in other tissues in the body Chondrocytes depend on diffusion for nutrients and therefore the thickness of cartilage is limited Extracellular matrix is a highly hydrated combination of proteoglycans and noncollagenous proteins immobilized within a type II collagen network that is anchored to bone

Structure of Normal Cartilage

Divided into four morphologically distinct zones: Superficial: flattened chondrocytes high collagen-to-proteoglycan ratio and high water content. Collagen fibrils form thin sheet parallel to articular surface giving the superficial zone an extremely high tensile stiffness Restricts loss of interstitial fluid, encouraging pressurization of fluid.

Structure of Normal Cartilage

Transitional zone: Small spherical chondrocytes Higher proteoglycan and lower water content than superficial zone Collagen fibrils bend to form arcades

Structure of Normal Cartilage

Radial Zone: Occupies 90% of the column of articular cartilage Proteoglycan content highest in upper radial zone Collagen oriented perpendicular to subchondral bone providing anchorage to underlying calcified matrix Chondrocytes are largest and most synthetically active in this zone

Structure of Normal Cartilage

Calcified zone: Articular cartilage is attached to the subchondral bone via a thin layer of calcified cartilage During injury and OA, the mineralization front advances causing cartilage to thin

Structure of Normal Cartilage

Function of Normal Cartilage

Critically dependent on composition of ECM Type II (IX&XI) provide 3D fibrous network which immobilizes PG and limits the extent of their hydration When cartilage compresses H2O and solutes are expressed until repulsive forces from PGs balance load applied

Function of Normal Cartilage

On removing load, PGs rehydrate restoring shape of cartilage Loading and unloading important for the exchange of proteins in ECM and thus to chondrocytes Chondrocytes continually replace matrix macromolecules lost during normal turnover

OA cartilage
The equilibrium between anabolism and catabolism is weighted in favor of degradation Disruption of the integrity of the collagen network as occurs early in OA allows hyperhydration and reduces stiffness of cartilage

Degenerative cartilage

Mechanisms responsible for degradation

Catabolism of cartilage results in release of breakdown products into synovial fluid which then initiates an inflammatory response by synoviocytes These antigenic breakdown products include: chondrointon sulfate, keratan sulfate, PG fragments, type II collagen peptides and chondrocyte membranes

Mechanisms responsible for degradation

Activated synovial macrophages then recruit PMNs establishing a synovitis They also release cytokines, proteinases and oxygen free radicals (superoxide and nitric oxide) into adjacent and synovial fluid These mediators act on chondrocytes and synoviocytes modifying synthesis of PGs, collagen, and hyaluronan as well as promoting release of catabolic mediators

Synovial changes

Cytokines in OA
It is believed that cytokines and growth factors play an important role in the pathophysiology of OA Proinflammatory cytokines are believed to play a pivotal role in the initiation and development of the disease process Antiinflammatory cytokines are found in increased levels in OA synovial fluid

Proinflammatory cytokines
TNF- and IL-1 appear to be the major cytokines involved in OA Other cytokines involved in OA are: IL-6, IL-8, leukemic inhibitory factor (LIF), IL-11, IL-17

TNF-
Formed as propeptide, converted to active form by TACE Binds to TNF- receptor (TNF-R) on cell membranes TACE also cleaves receptor to form soluble receptor (TNF-sR) At low concentrations TNF-sR seems to stabilize TNF- but at high concentrations it inhibits activity by competitive binding

IL-1
Formed as inactive precursor, IL-1 is active form Binds to IL-1 receptor (IL-1R), this receptor is increased in OA chondrocytes This receptor may be shed from membrane to form IL-1sR enabling it to compete with membrane associated receptors

TNF- and IL-1

Induce joint articular cells to produce other cytokines such as IL-8, IL-6 They stimulate proteases They stimulate PGE2 production Blocking IL-1 production decreases IL-6 and IL8 but not TNF- Blocking TNF- using antibodies decreased production of IL-1, GM-CSF and IL-6

IL-6
Increases number of inflammatory cells in synovial tissue Stimulates proliferation of chondrocytes Induces amplification of IL-1 and thereby increases MMP production and inhibits proteoglycan production

IL-8
Chemotactic for PMNs Enhances release of TNF-, IL-1 and IL-6

Leukemic inhibitory factor (LIF)

Enhances IL-1 and IL-8 expression in chondrocytes and TNF- and IL-1 in synoviocytes Regulates the metabolism of connective tissue, induces expression of collagenase and stromolysin Stimulates cartilage proteoglycan and NO production

Antiinflammatory cytokines
3 are spontaneously made in synovium and cartilage and increased in OA IL-4, IL-10, IL-13 Likely the bodys attempt to reduce the damage being produced by proinflammatory cytokines, these two processes are not balanced in OA

IL-4
Decreases IL-1 Decreases TNF- Decreases MMPs Increases IL-Ra (competitive inhibitor of IL-1R) Increases TIMP (tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases) Inhibits PGE2 release

IL-1Ra
Competitive inhibitor of IL-1R, not a binding protein of IL-1 and it does not stimulate target cells Blocks PGE2 synthesis Decreases collagenase production Decreases cartilage matrix production

IL-10, IL-13
IL-10 decreases TNF- by increasing TNFsR IL-13 inhibits many cytokines, increases production of IL-1Ra and blocks IL-1 production

Osteoarthritis and Joint Replacement

Once bone bone articulation develops, joint replacement (Arthroplasty) is only viable option. Most common in Knees and Hips. Very serious surgeries. Often takes months / years to get back to full strength (if ever)

Knee Arthroplasty aka Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

Possible Side Effects of Knee Arthroplasty

blood clots in the leg blood clots in the lung urinary infections or difficulty urinating difference in leg length stiffness loosening of prosthesis infection in knee

Knee Arthroplasty
90% + report increased ROM following surgery 25% report loosening of prosthesis @ 10 years Caused by osteolysis; inflammatory response: reabsorption of bone Lots of isometric exercises and walking

Possible Side Effects of Hip Arthroplasty

blood clots in the leg blood clots in the lung (1-2% Occurrence) urinary infections or difficulty urinating difference in leg length stiffness dislocation of hip infection in hip

Hip Arthroplasty
Dislocation Prevention (2-3% Occurrence)
using 2-3 pillows between your legs while sleeping and not crossing your legs not bending forward 90 degrees

Exercise
Lots of isometric exercises will be prescribed to strengthen muscles surrounding joint Lots of walking, cycling, swimming, etc. Avoid high impact exercises and follow guidelines listed above regarding prevention of dislocation.

Hip Arthroplasty
90 95% success rate @ 10 years post op. Average lifespan 12 15 years
Less if active (IE Younger person)

Very effective at providing complete pain relief

Often have to keep person from over doing it

Hip Fractures
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Usually Occurs @ the Surgical Neck of Femur

Often results in disruption of blood flow.Avascular Necrosis *

Treatment of Hip Fracture

Usually requires surgery THR ORIF (Open Reduction, Internal Fixation)
Uses plates, rods, & screws to fixate femoral fracture

Post operative Exercise Isometrics, ROM exercises SLOWLY progress to weight bearing exercises as directed by Physician

Hip Fractures
One year post mortality is as high as 40% (leading cause of traumatic death in elderly) Very small percentage regain previous mobility 20% require nursing home care following fracture Often results in accumulation / increase in incidence of other health problem
CAD, diabetes, stroke, pneumonia,etc

Facts about Hip Fractures and Osteoporosis

44 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis and/or low BMD 80% are Women / 20% Men Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone mass in the five to seven years following menopause, making them more susceptible to osteoporosis.

Risk of Hip Fracture and BMD

Facts about hip fractures and Osteoporosis

Annual cost associated with osteoporotic fractures is $17 billion in 2001 ($47 million each day). One in two women and one in four men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.
300,000 hip fractures; and approximately 700,000 vertebral fractures, 250,000 wrist fractures; and 300,000 fractures at other sites.

MOST ARE PREVENTABLE!!!