Spondyloarthropathies Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is linked to all spondyloarthropathies?
HLA-B27
What are the main symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis?
Back pain better on exercise
Anterior uveitis
Achilles tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Aortic regurgitation
Amyloidosis
What is the gold standard test for ankylosing spondylitis?
Sacroiliac MRI
What is the management of ankylosing spondylitis?
Regular exercise
NSAIDs
DMARDs
Anti-TNF
What is reactive arthritis?
An autoimmune reaction to infection
What is reactive arthritis also known as?
Reiter’s
What is the triad associated with Reiter’s?
Urethritis
Eye inflammation (uveitis)
Arthritis
‘Can’t pee, can’t see, can’t climb a tree’
How is reactive arthritis managed?
NSAIDs
Then corticosteroids
Then DMARDs
Then Anti-TNF
What is enteropathic arthritis?
Arthritis associated with IBD
What are the symptoms of enteropathic arthritis?
IBD symptoms
Arthritis
Constitutional symptoms
Uveitis
Enthesitis
What investigations should be done in enteropathic arthritis?
Endoscopy
Joint aspiration
Inflammatory markers
USS for active inflammation
How is enteropathic arthritis managed?
NSAIDs
Then corticosteroids
Then DMARDs
Then Anti-TNF
