Enthesitis related arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
which gender gets this more?
A
males
2
Q
what is this?
A
inflammation of the joints and enthesitis
3
Q
what is enthesitis?
A
inflammation of the insertion points of the tendon to the bones. caused by traumatic stress or autoimmune disease.
4
Q
What is the criteria?
A
2 out or 6 of the following: polyarthritis HLA B27 positive acute anterior uveitis inflammatory spinal pain sacroiliac joint tenderness family history of enthesitis
