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Jaccoud’s arthropathy follows what previous condition?

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Rheumatic fever

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What are the clinical presentations of Jaccoud’s arthropathy?

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Non-erosive, reversible joint deformity with ulnar and fibular deviations

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What GI issue is seen with Scleroderma patients due to a dilated esophagus?

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Dysphagia and heartburn (90%)

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What lung issue is seen in 100% of Scleroderma patients?

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Fibrosis (only 25% will have symptoms)

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What features make up the CREST syndrome seen with Scleroderma?

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Calcinoshs
Raynaud's phenomenon
Esophageal dysmotility
Sclerodactyly
Telangiectasia
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What population is likely to develop scleroderma?

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Females ages 30-50

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What lab results are associated with scleroderma?

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Elevated ESR, +ANA, RF

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What conditions are known as the Rheumatoid types (seropositive)?

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RA, SLE, scleroderma, Jaccouds

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Which conditions are known as the Rheumatoid variants (seronegative)?

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AS, Reiter’s, psoriatic, enteropathic

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What are the radiographic features associated with scleroderma?

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1 distal tapering of soft tissues
2 subcutaneous soft tissue calcification
3 flexion contractures

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What is the term for the terminal turf bony erosions associated with scleroderma and various other disease or possibly burns?

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Acro-osteolysis

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Instead of being positive for RF, what are the seronegative conditions positive for?

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HLA-B27

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Which conditions are HLA-B27+?

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AS, psoriatic, reactive, and enteropathic

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Ankylosing spondylitis primarily involves what general area of the skeleton?

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Axial (SI and spine)

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What is another name for AS?

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Marie Strumpell’s Disease or Rhizomelic spondylitis

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50% of AS patients will have what disease especially of the hips and shoulders?

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Peripheral disease

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What is the most common seronegative condition?

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AS

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What is the gender bias for AS?

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Males

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What is the #1 area for AS to target?

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SI joints (bilateral symmetric involvement)

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If a calcaneal spur is seen upon X-ray, what is the first condition that should be suspected? Second?

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#1 = DJD
#2 = AS
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Which arthropathies are uniquely more common in men?

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Reactive and AS

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What is the usual age range for AS?

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15-35

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What are the lab results for AS?

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HLA-B27+, +ESR (-RF and -ANA)

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What are the common joint changes seen with AS?

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Loss of subchondral definition, erosions and joint widening, fusion (50%)

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What area of the SI joint specifically is targeted by AS?
Lower 2/3 due to synovial nature
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What is the condition involving bilateral symmetric triangular sclerosis on X-ray near the bottom of the SI joints but only on the iliac side?
Osteitis Condensans Ilii
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What causes the sclerosis seen with osteitis condensans ilii?
Mechanical stress across the SI joint
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What population is more likely to have osteitis condensans ilii?
Multiparous females
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What is unique about the patient presentation of osteitis condensans ilii?
No SI problems or symptoms!
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Which sign of AS appears on X-ray as reactive sclerosis?
Shiny corner sign
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Which sign of AS appears on X-ray as loss of anterior concavity of vertebral bodies?
Vertebrae squaring
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Which sign of AS appears on X-ray as interspinous ligament ossification?
Dagger sign
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Which sign of AS appears on X-ray as endplate destruction?
"Anderson lesion"
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Which sign of AS appears on X-ray as a spinal fracture?
Carrot stick fracture
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Which sign of AS appears on X-ray as thin syndesmophytes?
Bamboo spine
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What is the "trolley track sign" indicative of?
AS: z joint capsular ossification
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What is the MAJOR feature of AS of the spine on Xray?
Syndesmophytes
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A fluffy enthesis can be seen with which condition?
AS
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Enteropathic arthritis is radiographically similar to what other condition?
AS
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Enteropathic arthritis is usually accompanied by which GI issues?
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's
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What is the gender bias with enteropathic arthritis?
Isn't one
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How common is psoriatic arthritis?
5-7% of psoriatic patients
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What population is likely to get psoriatic arthritis?
30-50 year olds (no gender bias)
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What areas of the body are targeted by psoriatic arthritis?
HANDS*, feet, and axial skeleton
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The immune reaction with psoriatic arthritis is similar to what other condition?
RA
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Which joints are more commonly affected by psoriatic arthritis?
DIPS (like DJD)
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What is the term for the central erosions of the phalanges commonly seen with PA?
Pencil-and-cup
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"Cocktail sausage digit" is associated with which arthropathy?
PA
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What is the difference between the syndesmophytes with PA and AS?
PA: thick, non marginal, random AS: thin, marginal
50
Mouse ears periostitis is associated with what condition?
Psoriatic arthritis
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What is the unique distribution of PA?
"Ray pattern" - more prominent along one digit than across joint type
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What are the two conditions with periosteal reactions?
PS and JRA
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Which is more symmetrical: AS or PA?
AS
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What is the most likely cause of unilateral sacroilitis with lab results that are negative for HLA-B27?
Infection
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What is the number one way in which reactive arthritis is different than PA?
Reactive loves feet; PA loves hands
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What causes Reiter's?
Previous infection in the body (GI or urinary or STD)
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What is the triad associated with reactive arthritis?
Urethritis, conjunctivitis, and arthritis
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What population is more likely to get reactive arthritis?
Males ages 25-35
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What part of the body is targeted the most with reactive arthritis?
Knees, ankles, feet (lower extremities)
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Keratoderma blennorrhagica is associated with which condition?
Reiter's

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