Psoriatic Arthritis Flashcards
Patterns
Symmetrical Polyarthritis
Asymetrical Oligoarthritis
Spondylitis
Presentation
Peripheral Joint pain/ Stiffness
Involvement of DIPJ
Sparing of MCPJ
Neck Pain/ Stiffness
Back Pain/ Stiffness
Dactylitis
Telescoping of digits
Examination
Swollen/ Painfull Joints
Dactyltitis
Nail Pitting
Onchylosis
Scaly Plaques (Extensors)
Investigations
Elevated CRP
X- Ray Joint
X- Ray Signs
Osteolysis
Dactylitis
Erosions
Pencil - In - Cup deformity (Arthritis Mutilans)
Complications
Enthesitis
Anterior Uveitis
Aortic Incompetence
Amyloidosis
Screening
Patients with Psoriasis advised to complete PEST tool. If score is high referral made to Rheumatology.
Treatment
NSAIDS (Ibuprofen)
DMARDs (Hydroxychloroquine)
Anti TNF a (Etanercept)
IL 17 Inhibitors
IL12, IL23 Inhibitors