7. Inflammatory Arthritis Flashcards
What is synovial chondromatosis aka osteochondromatosis, synoviochondrometaplasia?
Metaplastic changes in synovium produce cartilaginous bodies.
1 - These cartilaginous bodies may (or may not) calcify or ossify.
2 - they may (or may not) be free within joint capsule
What is seen on radiograph with synovial chondromatosis?
Multiple round / oval and well-defined osseous or cartilaginous densities within joint capsule
It will not be visualized on plain film if it isn’t calcified or ossified
Who gets synovial chondromatosis?
20-50 yo
M>F 3:1
Where is the MC location for synovial chondromatosis?
Knee 70%
Elbow, hip 20%
It can form at any site with synovium
What are symptoms of synovial chondromatosis?
Mild
Chronic, slow, progressive
If there is just one osteochondritis body plus a defect in the host bone, what is DDX instead of synovial chondromatosis?
Osteochondritis dissecans
What is the prognosis for synovial chondromatosis?
Risk of 2˚ DJD
Malignant transformation reported, but extremely rare
Tax for synovial chondromatosis?
Surgical removal
Though recurrence is not uncommon
What are the 3 inflammatory arthropathies?
RA
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Seronegative spondyloarthropathies
What is the MC inflammatory arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
What is RA?
Multisystem AI that targets synovial tissues and joints. Progressive, bilateral symmetry.
Locations of RA?
Wrist and hands
Feet
Shoulder, hip, knee
Cervical spine
What is the pathologic process of RA?
Antigen-antibody complex deposited in synovium with resulting inflammatory cascade
A synovial proliferation = pan USA
What does pannus do and what is it associated with?
Erodes bone and articular cartilage
RA
How do you diagnose RA?
Lab tests
Radiographic changes
What do you expect to see for RA lab test?
RF (+)ve in 70% (2-3% are (+)ve w/o RA)
Anti-CCP in addition to RF increases sen + spec
In acute cases:
- increased ESR
- increased CRP
Anemia (normocytic normochromic)
Synovial fluid eval + biopsy
Know the ACR - EULAR classification criteria?
[see notepacket slide 17)
Age of onset of RA?
20-60 yo
Sex of RA?
F:M 3:1 until age 60
1:1 after 60 yo
What joints are MC for RA to start?
MCP
PIP
Wrist
Larger joints and spine later
What systemic sx show up in RA?
Fatigue
Malaise
Generalized weakness
Fever
PE for RA?
Morning stiffness >1 hour
Pain with motion or tenderness
Soft tissue swelling or joint effusion but NO REDNESS
Bilateral symmetrical joint swelling (except DIP)
Sometimes nodules
Where are boutonnière deformities located?
DIP extension
PIP flexion
Where are swan neck deformities located?
DIP flexion
PIP extension
Where are hitchhiker thumb deformities located?
MCP flexion
IP extension
In RA, what is the earliest change and where is it located?
What are other changes in the same area?
Tendinopathy around the wrist
Ulnar and radial styloid erosion
What sign is visible in RA wrist?
“Spotty carpal” sign
Cervical spine involvement happens in ___% of RA patients
50-80%
Foot is the initial site of involvement in ___% of RA patients
15%
Canal stenosis possible due to “______” kyphotic changes in RA spine
Stepladder
What is visualized in RA chest?
Pericarditis Pulmonary nodules Diffuse interstitial fibrosis Pleural effusions Rib erosions
TX for RA?
Refer to rheumatologist DMARDS to slow/stop inflamm Protect from deformity and disability Lifestyle mods Psychological support
DMARDs stands for?
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
Prognosis of RA?
Variable: periods of exacerbation/remission and gradual progression
What findings suggests poorer prognosis for RA patient?
Earlier onset Nodules High levels RF Sustained activity Extraarticular manifestations
What is JIA?
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- One of several forms of juvenile chronic polyarthritis
- Similar to adult onset RA
- Onset before 16 yo
What is the worst kind of JIA? And what are the %
- Systemic arthritis
- Oligoarthritis
- Polyarthritis, RF neg
- Polyarthritis, RF pos
Systemic arthritis is the worst kind, destructive
- Systemic arthritis - 5%
- Oligoarthritis - 30%
- Polyarthritis, RF neg - 20%
- Polyarthritis, RF pos - 5%
Systemic Arthritis is a type of JIA also called __?
Still Disease
MC age group for Systemic presentation JIA AKA Still Disease?
<5 yo
What JIA is typically found in teenage girls?
A. Systemic arthritis AKA Still Disease
B. Oligoarthritis
C. Polyarthritis, RF neg
D. Polyarthritis, RF pos
D. Polyarthritis, RF pos