Spondylarthritides Flashcards
1
Q
Management of ANk spon?
A
NSAIDs and physio is 1st line.
If enthesitis present then can get steroid injections.
Peripheral joint disease usually hip, can use sulfasalasine.
2
Q
Nail changes in psoriatic arthritis
A
Pitting and oncyholyiss
Pencil in cup deformity.
3
Q
Management of psoriatic arthritis?
A
NSAIDs, physio, methotrexate.
4
Q
What infection typically precedes a reactive arthritis/.
A
GI infection or chlamydia.
5
Q
What is Reiters syndrome?
A
Reactive arthritis
Anterior uveitis
Urethritis
Can’t pee, see, or climb a tree.
6
Q
Management of reactive arthritis?
A
Urine chlamydia, joint aspirate to rule out septic arthritis.
Joint aspirate usually negative
7
Q
What rash is often present in enteropathic arthritis?
A
Erythema nodosum.
