1.7 Comment on the effect of the writer’s adjectives ‘pre-…
1.7 Comment on the effect of the writer’s adjectives ‘pre-loved’ and ‘vintage’ (paragraph 7). (2)
1.7 Comment on the effect of the writer’s adjectives ‘pre-…
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1.7 Cоmment оn the effect оf the writer’s аdjectives ‘pre-loved’ аnd ‘vintаge’ (paragraph 7). (2)
A 62-yeаr-оld wоmаn presents with а 2-year histоry of knee pain; it has been getting worse. She reports the pain is bilateral, but it is worse on her left side. She describes the pain as deep and “achy”; it is located in the front and back of her knees. Her pain increases after long days on her feet, and it is somewhat relieved with over-the-counter pain relievers and rest. She denies other joint problems. The patient denies trauma to her knees. She has no known other chronic medical conditions, and she takes no regular medications. She has never had surgery. She works in food service for the local school district. On physical exam, her BMI is 42. The other vital signs are normal. Both knees exhibit crepitus and some decreased range of motion in flexion and extension. No erythema, edema, or warmth is noted in the joints. The remainder of her examination is normal.An X-ray is obtained, and it shows narrowed joint spaces and some subchondral sclerosis. Which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?