General Arthritis Flashcards
arthritis
group of diseases (100+) characterized by inflammation in joints and other areas of the body
osteoarthritis
wear and tear arthritis; body’s failed attempt to repair damaged joint tissues from aging or injury
Most common type of arthritis (general)
osteoarthritis (OA)
consequences of arthritis
redness, swelling, pain
can lead to damage, loss of function, disability
osteoarthritis
progressive disease of whole joint leading to breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone
DD: OA vs inflammatory arthritis
Stiffness
OA = less than 30 mins morning stiffness
Inflammatory arthritis = greater than 30 mins
DD: OA vs other inflammatory/systemic conditions
weight loss, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite
Radiology for DD
Most common type of inflammatory arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
compared to other inflammatory arthritis
2 arthritis in which early diagnosis significantly improves treatment outcomes
RA and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
inflammatory arthritis that appears in some people with Psoriasis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
fusion + inflammation of the spine
inflammatory arthritis affecting spine / sacroiliac joints
autoimmune disease
arthritis in which individuals have 2x more foot problems than general population
RA
foot problems
Gout
inflammatory arthritis caused by small crystals of uric acid forming in a joint
Pseudogout
arthritis characterized by abnormal formation of Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate (CPPD) crystals in joint tissue
Reactive Arthritis
arthritis in joint due to previous INFECTION
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
chronic autoimmune disease; body attacks its own tissues causing widespread tissue damage in affected organs
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease in which immune system attacks synovium
