Rheum Flashcards
1
Q
XR changes in AS in SI joints
A
- Cortical outline lost (early)
- Juxta-articular osteosclerosis
- Erosions
- Joint Ankylosis
2
Q
XR changes in AS in Lumbar spine
A
- Loss of lumbar lordosis
- Squaring of vertebrae
- Syndesmophytes (thoracolumbar region)
- Bamboo Spine and osteoporosis
- Apophyseal joint fusion
3
Q
Hand XR OA
A
Loss of joint space (asymmetric)
Osteophytes
Subchondral sclerosis
Subchondral cysts
4
Q
Hand XR RA
A
Loss of joint space (symmetric)
Osteopenia
Soft tissue swelling
Erosions (especially MCPs and ulnar styloid)
5
Q
Hand XR SLE
A
- Non erosive joint deformities
- Soft tissue swelling
- Osteopenia
6
Q
Hand XR Gout
A
- Periarticular punched out erosions with overhanging edges and sclerotic margins
- Normal joint space
- Soft tissue swelling
- Tophi
7
Q
Hand XR PsA
A
- Destructive changes with erosions and osteophytes
- Pencil in cup deformity
- Arthritis mutilans with telescoping
- Periostitis along shaft of digit
8
Q
Hand XR scleroderma
A
- Soft tissue calcifications (calcinosis cutis)
- Acro-osteolysis (resorption of distal phalangeal tufts)
