Rheumatology Flashcards
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Common rheumatological diseases
- Autoimmune / inflammatory arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Gout
- Infectious arthritis
- Gonococcal
- Viral
- Bacterial
- Fungal
- Lyme Disease
- Other Diseases/Disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
- Autoimmune Myositis
- Polychondritis
- Vasculitis
- Behcet’s disease
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Muscles are composed of…
Myocytes
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Ligaments are composed of…
collagen, connects bone to bone
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Tendons are composed of…
collagen, connects muscle to bone
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Bone is composed of…
osteoblasts, osteoclasts, mineral matrix
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Cartilage is composed of …
chondrocytes, water, glycosaminoglycans, acts as shock absorber
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
- Synarthroses are…
non-moveable joints (skull)
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Amphiarthroses are …
joints with fibrocartilage in between (spinal vertebrae)
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Diarthroses are…
Synovial lined (synovial joints)
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Bursae are…
synovial sacs that allow muscles and tendons to glide during movement.
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Types of synovial joints
- Plane joint: bones slide past each other (patellar-femoral)
- Hinge joint: moves in one plane (elbow)
- Pivot joint: moves in 2 planes (atlanto-occipital)
- Condyloid: moves in multiple planes (knee)
- Ball and socket: hip
- Saddle joint: carpometacarpal joint
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Spine landmarks
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
hand and wrist anatomy
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Knee anatomy
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Key Rheumatology Joints
- Proximal interphalangeal (PIP)
- Distal interphalangeal (DIP)
- Metacarpophalangeal (MCP)
- Carpometacarpal (CMC)
- Metatarsals
- Metatarsophalangeal joint
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Important rheum history Qs
- Inflammation, swelling
- Fever/chills or other systemic symptoms
- Previous episodes
- Rash, lesions, ulcers
- Insect bite, Thyroid disease
- Pain, stiffness
- Parotid swelling
- Dry mouth, dry eyes
- Headache, jaw pain, vision changes
- Irritable bowel symptoms
- Recent infection
- Profound fatigue
- Weakness
- Assistance needed?
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Important rheum PMH/PSH Qs
- Meds: statins, minocycline, nontraditional remedies, allergies?
- Other illness
- Developmental problems
- Prior surgery
- Trauma, fractures
- Reproductive history in females
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Important rheum FH/SH Qs
- Systemic inflammatory illness
- OA
- Spondyloarthropathy (PS, PSA)
- Alcoholism, depression, migraines, panic attacks
- Coping ability
- Litigation pending(worker’s comp)
- HLA B27
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Common rheum diagnostic tests
- RA factor
- ESR and CRP
- Anti CCP (anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody)
- ANA, C3 and C4 (Antinuclear antibodies)
- DS DNA (double stranded DNA)
- CMP
- CBC
- HLA-B27 (Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)
- Imaging studies
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Common Rheumatologic Treatments
- NSAIDs or Cox II inhibitors
- Steroids
- DMARDs :disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (methotrexate, sulfasalazine, Hydroxychloroquine, Leflunomide)
- TNF alpha inhibitors or biologics
- Remicade
- Orencia
- Rituxan
- Enbrel
- Humira
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Classification of Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Systemic inflammatory (RA, SLE)
- Degenerative mechanical (OA)
- Nonarticular muscular (Fibromylagia, tendonitis)
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
T/F: Very often there is some kind of trauma that sets off central pain processing of fibromyalgia
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true
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
how is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
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R/O other causes - dx of exclusion
- Pain 3 months, wide spread
- Technically 11/18 at 4 kg of pressure ( blanch thumb) tender points other associated symptoms (rarely done in practice - not all pts have)
- fatigue, sleep disturbance, stiffness, anxiety.
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
T/F: fibromyalgia is common in people over 80yo
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False: not usually seen >80yo
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Common symptoms of fibromyalgia
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- Fatigue
- Poor sleep
- Headaches
- Mood disturbances
- Allergies
- Dizzy
- Bowel problems
- Cognitive problems “Brain Fog”
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
What to expect on PE for fibromyalgia
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- Focus on neuromuscular
- Usually no OA, joint deformity
- Function is good, able to get to exam table, put coat on , open door
- Resistance during PE patient usually gives way
- Reflexes normal
- Tender points more in women
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
What are the tender points of fibromyalgia?
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Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
ACR 2010 guidelines for diagnosing fibromyalgia
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- A widespread pain index score ≥7 and a symptom severity scale score ≥5 or a widespread pain index score of 3–6,
- a symptom severity scale score ≥9
- Symptoms that are present for at least 3 months
- The patient does not have another disorder that would explain the pain
In practice, however, many clinicians feel that the 1990 ACR criteria did not provide adequate diagnostic guidance
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Pharm tx for fibromyalgia (general)
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- Rheumatologists: one study showed that some providers used over 60 drugs
- Classically:
- TCA, SE : weight gain
- SSRI
- SNRI
- Antielpticics
- Sedative- hypnotics
- “The kitchen sink”
- Antidepressants
- Sedative hypnotics
- Tramadol
- Muscle relaxants
- Low dose naltrexone
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Approved drugs for fibromyalgia, as of 2009
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- Pregbalin 2007 ( lyrica) SE: sedation, weight gain, good if there is a sleep issue
- Duloxetine 2008 ( cymbalta), biggest bang for the buck , used most, treats pain and depression, nausea, dose slowly, be careful when weaning off , dissociated sense during weaning,( patients often feel they are out of their body, go very slowly
- Minaciprin 2009( savella) dose kit, not too popular, tolerance is issue, nausea, headache
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Non pharmacological tx for fibromyalgia
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- Mind body often overlooked, but patients need the guidance and the tools.
- CBT: strong in literature
- Coping strategies
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Breathing techniques
- Mindful meditation
- Tai chi or yoga study in NEJM. So it is becoming more accepted, but is it sustainable?
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Considerations for exercise w/fibromyalgia
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- Combined with education
- Supervised , but have patient start up slowly and gradual
- Use PT as a way to jump start some exercise
- Get them motivated, and improve lifestyle
- Walking pool, strength training
- Maximize health, see it as an opportunity, remember this is mainly in young pt
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
CAM for fibromyalgia
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- Acupuncture: conflicts in literature may conflict with your own experience and part of EBP
- Massage
- Manipulation
- Magnesium: studies are weak
- Malic acid; studies are weak
- Chlorella: green algae, super food, some discussion
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
What is Myer’s Cocktail?
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For fibromyalgia
- Yale preventive research study using CAM, naturopaths, IV micronutrient used for a variety of conditions
- 12,000 patients, magnesium, B Vitamins , vitamin C, 500 mg at a time ( more than that is only excreted)
- IV Micronutrient Therapy
- Mg
- Calcium gluconate
- Pyridoxine
- B complex
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Most common form of arthritis
osteoarthritis
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
What is osteoarthritis?
Degeneration of joint starting with degradation of the cartilage and eventually including bone
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
RFs for osteoarthritis
- 50% of people >65yrs have x-ray evidence, most w/o symptoms
- More common women> 55
- Risk factors: Obesity, repetitive use, trauma, previous inflammation
Exam: fibromyalgia presenting complaints, OA vs RA joint assessment, OA pain mgmt in elderly, labs to rule in RA, preventatitve screening w/TNF inhibitors, gout tx, 50/50 rule for gout pt w/CKD, Dx Lupus
Signs in the hands of osteoarthritis?
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Heberden’s and Bouchard’s nodes
Heberden’s nodes: associated with OA
Bouchard’s nodes: associated with OA