Description

• Intro
• Case 1 from Kashlak
• General approach to joint pain in older adults
• Diagnosing osteoarthritis
• Management of osteoarthritis in older adults
  • Non-pharmacological interventions
  • Pharmacological interventions: topicals, orals, injectables
  • When to refer for joint replacement

• Case 2 from Kashlak
• Diagnosis of Late onset rheumatoid arthritis (LORA)
  • Differential Diagnosis and Distinguishing features
  • Lab work/Imaging
  • When to refer to rheumatology

• Approach to managing LORA
  • The 5Ms framework
  • Initial treatment with glucocorticoids
  • Ageism as a driver of undertreatment in older adults
  • Treating to target

• Key takeaways 
• Outro 

• Producers, Writers and Show Notes: Joseph (Lee) Young, MD, Leah Witt, MD, Rachel Miller, MD
• Cover Art and Infographic: Leah Witt, MD
• Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
• Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD
• Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
• Technical Production: PodPaste
• Guest: Dr. Una Makris