MS1: RA and OA Flashcards
what is RA ?
a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that affects the synovium
occurrence of RA
50 yo female
more in women
peak in 4th and 6th decade - 50 yo
increase chance w age
americans - caucasians - black - asian
describe onset of RA
insidous
most common joints affected by RA
wrist, MCP, PIP and MTP
as disease progresses it affects larger - mga knees, elnow and ankle
what is spared in RA
DIP and thoracolumbar
main characteristics of RA
symmetrical joint involvement pf small joints of feet
morning stiffness more than an hour
systemic symptoms
extraarticular manifestations
what are the extraarticular manifestations of RA
rheumatoid nodules
shortness of breath and chest pain - cardiopulmo involvement
orbital redness - scleresis
dry eyes and mouth
hallmark symptom of RA
morning stiffness more than an hour
most common extraarticular manifestation of RA
rheumatoid nodule
common site for rheumatoid nodules
extensor surfaces and areas subjected to mech pressure
occurrence of pleuropulmonary manifestations
more in men - pulmonary fibrosis and nodules
when does scleritis commonly occur
6th decade and more on women
BILAT
if u have scleritis what does it mean
more advanced RA - more extraarticular manifestations
classical criteria for RA
morning stiffness
arthritis of 3 or more joints
arthritis of hand
symmetric
rheumatoid nodules
serum rheumatoid factor
radiographic changes
requirements for classical criteria
score at least 4/7 and 1-4 must last for at least 6 wks
possible areas for arthritis of 3 or more factor
R and L
PIP
MCP
wrist
elbow
knee
ankle
MTP
possible areas for arthritis of hand
wrist, MCP or PIP
modern scoring for RA - joint involvement
1: one large joint
2: 2-10 large joints
3: 1-3 small joints
4: 4-10 small joints
5: > 10 joints
modern scoring for RA - lab studies
0: negative RF + CCP
2: low positive RF + CCP
3: high positive RF + CCP
modern scoring for RA - acute phase reactants
0: normal CRP and ESR
1: abnormal CRP and ESR
modern scoring for RA - duration
0: less than 6 wks
1: more than 6 wks
diagnosis for modern criteria of RA
score 6 or higher
discuss the pathophysiology of RA
inflammation in synovium
pannus forms - grainy tissue that erodes cartilage
tendons get inflamed or rupture = joint fusion
discuss manifestation of RA in cervical spine
atlantoaxial and midcervical
neck stiff and LOM
C1-C2 instability and compression
discuss manifestation of RA in TMJ
limited mouth opening
discuss manifestation of RA in shoulders
LOM - frozen shoulder syndrome or adhesive cap
discuss manifestation of RA in elbow
flexion deformity
ulnar compression
discuss manifestation of RA in wrists
flexion contracture - dec power grasp
radial dev of distal carpals
dequervain’s
discuss manifestation of RA in hand
boutonniere of thumb
ulnar dev of MCP
swan neck
piano key sign
pseudobenediction sign
mutilan deformity
discuss piano key sign
floating of ulnar head due to disruption of ulnar collat ligament
discuss pseudobenediction sign
extensor tendons of 4th and 5th are rupture so stuck in flexion
discuss mutilan deformity
digits are shortened bcs nakain na yung bone s phalanges
most serious arthritic involvement
mutilan deformity
discuss manifestation of RA in hip
not rlly apparent and less commonly involved
LOM and + FABER
discuss manifestation of RA in knee
commonly involved - baker’s cyst
discuss manifestation of RA in foot and ankle
lateral dev of toes - hallux valgus
hammer toe s MTP
give common sites for rheumatoid nodule
olecranon, forearm, achilles and ischial
what is caplan’s syndrome
kaka nodules in lung - rheumatoid pneumoconiosis
discuss manifestation of RA in GI
no specific but gastritis or PUD due to drugs used to treat RA
discuss manifestation of RA in renal
related to drug use din
discuss manifestation of RA in neurologic
myelopathies related to cervical spine
peripheral entrapments - carpal tunnel
discuss manifestation of RA in hematological
anemia and felty’s syndrome
what is felty’s syndrome
splenomegaly, leucopenia and leg ulcer
triad yan
discuss the course and prognosis of RA
intermittent mild disease w partial or complete remission periods
long clinical remissions
progressive and can be rapid or slow but deteriorates regardless
criteria for clinical remission of RA
morning stiffness does not exceed 15 mins
no fatigue
no joint pain
no tenderness or pain on motion
no soft tissue swelling
ESR less than 30/20 mm/hr
30-females
20 males
score needed for clinical remission of RA
5 or more for at least 2 months