Ultrasound is used predominantly for assessment of joint fluid and synovitis.
Hyaluronic acid is a liquid in joint fluid that lubricates the joint.
Topical NSAIDs may be of particular value in the elderly, because systemic NSAID exposure is reduced, minimizing risk of drug adverse effects.
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This condition makes one susceptible to fractures and recurring infections.
X-rays generally reveal marginal osteophytes, narrowing of the joint space, increased density of the subchondral bone, subchondral cyst formation, bony remodeling, and joint effusions.