MTST-283 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Childhood Arthritis
17 Jul 2018
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On the quiz will be fractures to osteoarthritis to rheumatoid arthritis to juvenile arthritis. Keywords rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune, systemic, chronic, inflammatory. Pannus covers articular cartilage and erodes it, results in bony proliferation. Jan 30: morning gel, bl symmetry, extensor nodules. Dip is not affected directly by rheumatoid arthritis. A condition of chronic synovial inflammation in children. Arthritis of four or fewer joints, manifests during first 6 months of disease. Arthritis of more than four joints, may stunt growth. 70-75% show complete remission w little or no residual disability. S&s - chronic pain noted in 100% affected. Stiff mm and joints especially in am. Must have widespread pain for a period of 3 months or greater. 11 of 18 tender points (p 983 rattray) Rule out other conditions by xrays and lab test. Avoid deep invasive techniques - may promote post tx discomfort. Short duration - 2 30 min vs one hour.
