Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards
(34 cards)
RA risk factors
sex, obesity, age, smoking, genetics
Clinical presentation of RA
swollen joints, joints are sensitive to touch and feel warm, fatigue, affect smaller joints first, symmetrical presentation
Mallet Toe
Flexion of DIP
Hammer Toe
Flexion of PIP
Claw Toe
Flexion of PIP & DIP
Rheumatoid Nodules
25% of patients
not dangerous
firm bumps under skin
RA Hand Characteristics
Joint Swelling
MCP Ulnar deviation
DIP Radial Deviation
Swan Neck Deformity
PIP extension and DIP Flexion
Diagnostic Techniques
Imaging (radiograph, MRI, Ultrasound)
Blood Tests (ESR, C-reactive protein, Anti-CCP)
AIMS 2 SF Remission
CDAI <= 2.8
AIMS 2 SF Low Disease Activity
CDAI > 2.8 and <= 10
AIMS 2 SF Moderate Disease Activity
CDAI > 10 and <= 22
AIMS 2 SF High Disease Activity
CDAI > 22
Non-orthotic intervention (surgical)
synovectomy, tendon repair, joint fusion, total joint replacement
Non-orthotic intervention (Pharmaceuticals)
DMARDs
Biological agents
DMARDS
Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
Biological Agents
used to target specific inflammatory drugs
NSAIDS
advil, motrin IB, naproxen
Orthotic Intervention
Extra-depth shoes, extra wide shoes, custom shoes, foot orthoses, compression socks
Juvenile Arthritis
occurs in children <16 years
symptoms lasting at least 6 weeks
JA
Idiopathic: not clear why it happens
gender 2/1
Oligoarthritis JIA
most common 50-6-%
mildest presentation
affects: 4 or fewer joints
risk of uveitis
Polyarticular JIA
25% of children with JIA
5 or more joints involved
impacts small and large joints
symmetrical
Systemic JIA
still's disease least common most serious large amount of the body inflammation of internal organs rash