Ankylosing Spondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 seronegative arthritides?
A
Clolonic (Crohn’s)
Reactive (after infection
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Psoriatic
2
Q
What gene is strongly associated with ankylosing spondylitis?
A
HLA-B27
3
Q
Which joints are affected in ankylosing spodylitis?
A
spine and scaroiliac joints
4
Q
What is the cardinal x-ray feature in ankylosing spondylitis?
A
Bamboo spine
5
Q
What clinical test can be done to investigate ankylosing spondylitis?
A
Schober’s test - two fingers placed on spine, see if distance changes between fingers when touches toes
6
Q
What is enthesitis?
A
Inflammation of the site of insertion of a tendon or ligament.
