What is the pathogenesis of this condition

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A 65-year-old man presents to his nurse practitioner complaining of a 10-year history of increasing morning stiffness and dull pain in both his knees. The pain is typically exacerbated by activity and relieved by rest. Physical examination reveals limited range of motion in the affected joints and tenderness on palpation without significant warmth or erythema. X-ray of the left knee is shown below.

1. What diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?

2. What are the risk factors of this condition?

3. What is the characteristic distribution pattern of this condition?

4. What is the pathogenesis of this condition?

Reference no: EM133586434

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