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Reducing premature osteoarthritis in the adolescent through appropriate screening.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19159838     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Osteoarthritis affects all ages. The etiology of this debilitating disease is multifactorial; however, several genes are linked to osteoarthritis. Sports participation, injury to the joint, obesity, and genetic susceptibility predispose adolescent athletes to the development of premature osteoarthritis. Assessment for the risk of osteoarthritis includes obtaining a family history to detect any genetic predisposition, obtaining body weight and body mass index, and identifying the patient's exercise regime and sports participation. Strategies to prevent the development of osteoarthritis in the adolescent include patient education, exercises to build quadriceps strength, low-impact activities, and the maintenance of a healthy weight. The devastating effects of premature osteoarthritis can be reduced if an assessment for risk of the disease is performed during adolescence.
Authors:
Shannon Nicholson; Kathy Dickman; Ann Maradiegue
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review     Date:  2008-09-11
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric nursing     Volume:  24     ISSN:  1532-8449     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pediatr Nurs     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-22     Completed Date:  2009-05-07     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8607529     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  69-74     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
George Mason University, College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing, Fairfax, VA, USA. nicholson.sl@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Age of Onset
Basketball / injuries
Exercise Therapy
Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
Humans
Mass Screening / methods*
Medical History Taking
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment / methods*
Obesity / complications
Osteoarthritis, Knee / diagnosis,  etiology,  prevention & control*
Patient Education as Topic
Pediatric Nursing / methods*
Primary Prevention / methods
Risk Assessment / methods*
Risk Factors
Soccer / injuries
Volleyball / injuries

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