Axial Spondyloarthritis Flashcards

1
Q

What age is the common onset ?

A

20 - 30 years

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2
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How will inflammatory back pain respond with regards to physical activity ?

A

It improves with activity but not with rest

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3
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How will someone with inflammatory back pain respond to NSAIDS

A

Generally, it will alleviate their pain

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4
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What other joint is commonly painful with inflammatory back pain

A

Cervical spine

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5
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Palpation of what peripheral structures can also be indicative of inflammatory conditions relating to back pain

A

Enthesis

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6
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With regards to timeframe, how will inflammatory back pain present

A

Insidious onset, greater than 3 months

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7
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What is considered to be an “at risk” patient for Axial Spondyloarthritis

A

Patient with back pain for 3 months or greater, with an age of onset of less than 45 years old

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Presence of any one of what factors for an at risk patient would indicate referral to Rheumatologist ?

A
  1. IBP
  2. Imaging evidence of sacroiliitis
  3. Peripheral manifestations
  4. Family history of SPA
  5. Extra articulate manifestations e.g. inflammatory bowel signs
  6. Good response to NSAIDs
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