Rheumatology 8: Osteoarthritis (Rapid Review)

Evidence at the Bedside · Sep 22, 2026 · 15m

Need a quick refresher before taking an exam or admitting your next patient? This episode of the Rapid Review Series delivers high-yield, quick-hit facts on Osteoarthritis. We rapid-fire through classic board-style presentations, including noninflammatory synovial fluid profiles with leukocyte counts under 2000/μL, and the pathognomonic "seagull" or "gull-wing" radiographic appearance of erosive hand OA. We also hammer home key testable management pearls, such as avoiding routine intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections and recognizing that arthroscopic surgery is not indicated for knee OA…