Osteoarthritis Quiz

See how much you know about Osteoarthritis in New Zealand!

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* 1. At what age are people usually affected by Osteoarthritis?

Usually 40+ years

Usually 65+ years

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* 2. What joints are affected by Osteoarthritis?

Only the knees and hips

Any joint in the body

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* 3. Which of these 2 groups of signs are associated with Osteoarthritis?

Stiffness, pain, swelling in or near joint

Headaches, shortness of breath and low energy

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* 4. Will everyone with Osteoarthritis eventually need joint replacement surgery?

Yes

No

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* 5. Which group represents 3 things you can do yourself to manage Osteoarthritis?

Regular exercise, healthy nutrition, joint protection

Don’t move a lot, eat anything, immobilise joints

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* 6. What % of adults in New Zealand have Osteoarthritis?

10%

3%

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* 7. Osteoarthritis affects the entire joint (bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscle) - True or False?

True

False

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* 8. Previous joint injury through sport can lead to Osteoarthritis later – True or False?

True

False

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* 9. Hard, repetitive physical activity (like truck drivers jumping down from trucks) can lead to Osteoarthritis later in life – True or False?

True

False

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* 10. Everyday activities like gardening and housework count as a form of exercise that helps Osteoarthritis – True or False?

True

False

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* 11. Which of these are ways you can help yourself to reduce the pain of Osteoarthritis?

Regular exercise

Healthy diet

Joint protection

Relaxation techniques

Heat & Cold