MSKS Clinical Lecture 5_Polyarthropathies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a heberden node?
A
it is a node at the DIP joint. It is commonly associated with OA
2
Q
What is a bouchard node?
A
it is a node at the PIP joint. It is commonly associated with OA
3
Q
What is Crepitance
A
Clicking or grinding during the actuation of a joint
4
Q
What is mallet finger?
A
DIP in flexion, often a result of a stricking injury
5
Q
What is a Boutonniere deformity?
A
PIP in flexion, DIP in hyperextention
6
Q
What is a swan deformity
A
PIP in hyperextention, DIP in flexion
7
Q
What is the leading cause of mortality in patients with RA
A
Cardiovascular disease!
8
Q
What is the triade for reactive artheritis?
A
conjunctivitis, urethritis(cervicitis), arthritis
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