Rheumatoid Clinical Cases

Question 1

What are ostéophytes?

Answer 1

Bony lumps that grow on bones around joints and spine

Question 2

How does osteoarthritis present?

Answer 2

Larger joint arthritis
Lots of white on Xray
Asymmetrical
Slowly gets worse
Loss of cartilage
Joint space narrowing
Pain worse on movement
Non-inflammatory

Question 3

What is an HLA-b27 test?

Answer 3

If positive might show spondylitis Ankylosing

Question 4

What is treatment plan for Ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 4

Physio
NSAIDS
Exercise