Juvenile Idio Arthritis Flashcards
1
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Defin
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Jnt inflamm Under 16yo Over 6wk Unkn AI cause More comm in fem
2
Q
px
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Pain, stiff, swollen, warm jnts Tired Recurr fever Limp without inj Physical lims Reluc to use a limb Comm in knees
3
Q
Mx
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Diet and ex Physio and OT Psych Analgesia, NSAID DMARD eg MTX Biologicals Steroid oral or injec
4
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complics
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Deformity Growth restric OP Uveitis Psych Maybe jnt repl later About 30% persist to adulthood
