71 psoriatic arthropathy.

Question 1

Definition of psoriatic arthropathy

Answer 1

It is a part of JIA
Scaly red rash that develop on the behind the ears eyelids elbows. Knees buttocks
Puts our ridges in finger balls

Question 2

What is the age of onset of psoriatic arthropathy

Answer 2

7-10 years old

No male or female preference

Question 3

Extra articular clinical manifestations

Answer 3

Uveitis
Psoriatic skin disease usually presents before the onset of arthritis
Nail disease characterized by onycholysis, pitting, and splinter hemorrhages

Question 4

Joints it affects

Answer 4

Symmetrical - both knees or wrist
Asymmetrical- usually affects fingers and toes - oligoarthritis sausage appearance

DIP predominant - may result in changes to nails

Spondylitis inflammation of spinal column - stiffness and pain in neck lower back spinal vertebrae , sacroiliac region

Arthritis Mutians - most severe
Small joints of fingers and toes closes to nails
Affects the neck and lower back

Question 5

Diagnosis of psoriatic throat

Answer 5

Arthritis and psoriatic with 2 of the following
Dactylitis
Nail putting and oncolytis
Family history of psoriatic

No Lab test specific for psoriatic arthritis
Serology negative
Rheumatoid factor negative.

HLAB27

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

physical therapy / warm up stretching/ applying heat to muscles before exercise
Nsaidss
Dmards 
Tnf inhibitors - abatacept, or 
Corticosteroids

Question 7

What causes psoriatic arthritis

Answer 7

HLAB27