Arthritides Flashcards
RA in children is known as
Still’s disease
RA loves ___ and spares ___
MCPs; DIPs
Atlanto-axial instability is seen in
RA
Haygarth’s nodes, swan neck and boutonniere deformity are seen characteristics of
RA
Lanois deformity is assoc. with
RA
Lanois deformity is
ulnar or fibular deviation
Baker’s cyst is assoc. with
RA
AS AKA
Marie Stumpell
Characteristics of this condition included lbp with morning stiffness
AS
This condition starts in the SI joints and works its way up the spine
AS
2nd MC location of AS
T12-L1
Assoc with iritis/uveitis
AS
+ Ortho tests assoc. with AS
chest expansion
forester’s bowstring
lewin supine
arnos test
Late stage of AS
bilateral SI jt fusion (ghost sign)
Early stage of AS
shiny corner sign
Bamboo spine, dagger sign, trolley track sing, poker spine, carrot stick fx are assoc. with
AS
Which condition is identical to AS in the pelvis?
Enteropathic Arthropathy
Silver scaly lesions on extensors with pitted nails is seen in
Psoriatic arthritis
Increase in joint space, pencil in cup deformity, ray sign is seen in
Psoriatic arthritis
Non-marginal syndesmophwytes in the spine is assoc. with which 2 conditions?
Psoriatic arthritis
Reiter’s
Pencil in cup deformity AKA
balancing pagoda
Urethritis, conjunctivitis, arthritis is assoc. with
Reactive arthritis
Reiter’s AKA
Reactive arthritis
Reiter’s is caused by
Chlamydia
Butterfly rash, oral ulcers, discoid lesions. alopecia are characteristics of
Systemic lupus erythematosus
+FANA, thrombocytopenia and Anti-DNA are labs assoc with
SLE
+LE prep is assoc with
SLE
Scleroderma AKA
Progressive systemic sclerosis
Erosions of the distal tufts of the phalanges is seen in
scleroderma
Assoc. with the CREST syndrome
scleroderma
Bilateral symmetric triangular sclerotic areas on the lower half of the ilium
Osteitis condensing ilia
Osteitis condensing ilia AKA
Osteitis triangularis
Case mgmt for osteitis
trochanteric belt for stability
DJD AKA
Osteoarthritis
Non-inflammatory condition that MC involves weight bearing joints and fingers
DJD
Stiffens with rest and improves with activity
DJD
Spinal stenosis and IVF encroachment
DJD
MC site affected in spine in patients with DJD
C5/6
Heberden’s nodes, decreased joint space with sclerosis, asymmetrical distribution, non-uniform loss of space are seen in ____ in patients with ____
hands; DJD
Patient will presents with neck pain or pain on swallowing
DISH
DISH AKA
Forestier’s Disease
Assoc. with Diabetes Mellitus
DISH
What condition can cause ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
DISH
Flowing hyperostosis, candle wax drippings, 4 contiguous segments involved are radiographic findings of what condition
DISH
In which condition is the disc space preserved and never involves facets
DISH
Neurogenic arthropathy AKA
Charcot’s joint
6 Ds MC in weight bearing joints
Distention Density of subchondral sclerosis Debris within joint Dislocation Disorganization Destruction of bone
Synoviochondrometaplasia MC affects what joint
Knee
Gout AKA
Metabolic arthritide
What condition occurs due to overproduction of uric acid?
Gout
In gout the MC site is at the ___ of the ___ toe
MTP; big toe (podagra)
Tophi crystals are seen in
Gout
Overhanging margin, junta-articular erosions are seen in
Gout
CPPD is MC seen ONLY (for boards) in
Knee
HADD is MC seen ONLY (for boards) in
Shoulder
Septic Arthritis AKAs
Infective arthritis Infective spondylitis Infective Disciitis Osteomyelitis Pott's Disease
Patient presenting with fever, chills, possible hx of trauma/surgery and a warm, tender, swollen joint most likely has
Septic arthritis
