Osteoarthritis

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Sonam Kiwalkar
MD, FACP, MEHP · Endocrine System and Complex Immunologic System director · Interim pre-clerkship curriculum co-director
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Optional resources

  • The Curbsiders Internal Medicine podcast, #493: Joint Pain in Older Adults

    Young J, Witt LJ, Miller R, Makris UE, Williams PN, Watto MF.
    July 28, 2025
    Estimated time: 34 min. (Time stamp: 6:00–40:00 min.)

    This podcast episode with Dr. Una Makris provides a high-yield discussion on the evaluation and management of joint pain in older adults, with a focus on distinguishing common conditions such as osteoarthritis. It emphasizes practical diagnostic strategies and evidence-based treatment approaches that complement what you’ll learn in class.

  • American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Rheum2Learn 2.0: Osteoarthritis

    Estimated time: 10–15min. per case (3 cases total)

    Rheum2Learn 2.0 is a free, case-based online program from the ACR that uses interactive patient cases to build core skills in recognizing and managing rheumatic diseases. Flexible and self-paced, it’s designed for students, residents, and general internists.

    The Rheum2Learn 2.0 module offers case-based education with examples of OA in the knee, spine, and hand; it helps you practice interpreting X-rays, recognizing clinical features, and distinguishing osteoarthritis from inflammatory mimics. Completing this will reinforce your clinical reasoning and imaging skills that are essential for diagnosing and managing OA effectively.