Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
Features of RA on an XRAY
A
Loss of joint space
Soft tissue swelling
Joint deformity
Juxta-articular osteopenia
2
Q
Features of OA on Xray
A
Loss of joint space
Osteophytes
Subchondral sclerosis
Subchondral cysts
3
Q
What is an example of a monoarthritis
A
Septic
Gout, CPPD
OA
Trauma (haemarthrosis)
4
Q
Example of oligoarthritis (<5 joints)
A
Crystal arthritis Psoriatic Reactive Ankylosing spondylitis OA
5
Q
Example of polyarthritis (>5 joints)
A
RA
OA
Reactive
Psoriatic
6
Q
Features of gout on an XR
A
Normal joint space
Soft tissue swelling
Periarticular erosions
7
Q
How to treat septic arthritis
A
IV abx for 2 wks then PO for 2-4wks
8
Q
What HLA is RA associated with
A
HLA DR4/DR1