JIA, Achondroplasia, arthrogryposis, OI Flashcards
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Encompasses all forms of arthritis before age 16 that lasts > 6 weeks and is of unknown origin
Chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the lining of the joints
Cause of JIA
Unknown, thought to be autoimmune
**diagnosis of exclusion
Symptoms of JIA
Joint stiffness + pain
Limited ROM
Joints may be warm or swollen, sometimes red
Decreased use of affected limb + limp while walking
Systemic complications of JIA
Inflammation of eye (iridocyclitis)
High fever
Rash
Classifications of juvenile arthritis
Classified by # of joints involved during 1st 6 months of diagnosis
Oligoarticular < 4 joints
Polyarticular > 5 joints
Systemic (affects the whole body, includes fever and other systemic symptoms)
Diagnosis of JIA
MRI
RF factor
Treatment of JIA
Medications
PT
Regular exercise
Surgery
Meds for JIA
NSAIDs
Corticosteroids
Methotrexate
Humira + Enebrel
Integumentary signs of JIA
Rash
Nodules
Edema
MSK exam of JIA
Joint status + integrity
ROM
Postural alignment
Leg length discrepancies
Joint deformities
Muscle function
Cardiopulm + JIA PT exam
Vital signs at rest + with activity
RPE scales
JIA PT Exam + function
Gait pattern + parameters
Transitions
Self care
Gross motor abilities
Assistive devices
Motor assessments for JIA
PDMS 2 + 3
BOTMP 2
PT intervention for JIA
Relieve pain
Minimize inflammation
Prevent limitation + restore ROM
Maintain + increase muscle strength
Increase + maintain endurance
Promote normal growth + development
Optimize health
Swimming