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Inflammatory Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

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What is Arthritis?   show
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?   show
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show The antibody Rheumatoid factor (RF)  
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What is the progression of rheumatoid arthritis?   show
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Who is at most risk for rheumatoid arthritis?   show
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show *Synovitis as congestion and edema develop in the synovial membrane and joint capsule *Synovial fluid suufers reactive hyperplasia *Vasodilation and inc blood flow cause warmth and redness *Pannus formation (destructive vascular granulation tissue)  
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List 5 localized S/Sx of rheumatoid arthritis:   show
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show *Sjogren's syndrome *Fatigue *Malaise *Anorexia *Weight loss *Fever *Vasculitis *Neuropathy *Pericarditis *Splenomegaly *Anemia  
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What are the 4 'classic' S/Sx of rheumatoid arthritis?   show
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show There are currently a number of class action lawsuits due to cardiovascular complications associated with COX-2 inhibitors  
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show methotrexate (Rheumatrex), an anti-neoplastic agent  
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show Cyclosporine (Neoral) and Azanthioprine (Imuran)  
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What injection is given that acts as a lubricant, substituting for hyalonuric acid, the substance that provides joint tissue viscosity?   show
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show to lessen the possibility of ankylosis, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, and debilitating effect of prolonged reset  
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show (AKA Osteoarthritis) A non-systemic, non-inflammatory disorder that progressively causes bones and joints to degenerate  
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show the weight-bearing joints  
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How does Degenerative Joint Disease differ from rheumatoid arthritis?   show
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show Joint stiffness and pain Joint enlargement Limitation of joint movement *Herberden's nodes *Bouchard's nodes *Progressive limitation of ROM in affected joint  
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show enlargement of distal interphalangeal joints, associated with osteoarthritis  
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What are Bouchard's nodes?   show
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show Abducted and extended  
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When a post-op hip replacement PT is OOB, how should they be seated in a chair?   show
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What is Gout (gouty arthritis)?   show
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show *Sudden onset of pain and tenderness in one joint (commonly the great toe) *Swelling, and redness of the joint *Joint becomes hypersensitive to touch *Fever *Presence of Tophi *Joint deformities  
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show urate crystals  
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What should be decreased in the diet in a PT with gout?   show
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What is Ankylosing Spondylitis (Marie-Strumpell Disease)   show
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What are the systemic effects of Ankylosing Spondylitis?   show
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What is Iridocyclitis?   show
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What is found in 90% of PTs with Ankylosing Spondylitis?   show
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What can the PT with Ankylosing Spondylitis do to help extend the spine?   show
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show an exercise program may help delay or prevent spinal deformity, especially if begun in the early stages of the disease  
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