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Ankylosing spondylitis is a
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systemic disorder
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Ankelosing spondylitis causes inflammation of:
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axial skeleton
Large peripheral joints Digits |
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What cardiovascular problems occur with ankylosing spondylitis?
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Arotitis
Angina Pericarditis |
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What are some symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis?
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Nocturnal backpain
Back stiffness Anterior uveitis (lung flammation) Paraspinal muscle spasms |
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Ankylosing spondylitis results in diminished chest expansion secondary to what?
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Secondary to costovertebral involvement
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Kyphosis relating to Ank. Spon.
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-Flexion relieves pain and muscle spasm so individuals hunch themselves over
-This bent over position can become permanent to the point where individuals can't lie flat |
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What are signs assosciated with Ank. Spon?
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Low grade fevor
Anorexia Weight loss Anemia (People withdraw from routines/activity due to fatigue) |
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In Ank. Spon. the morning stiffness typicall gets better with?
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Activity
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What is the goal when treating Ank. Spon.?
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Treat pain
Keep individual mobile Maintain ROM Prevent end organ damage |
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How to we prevent deformity with Ank. Spon?
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-Strengthen muscle groups opposed to the position of deformity (Extensors!!!)
-Lay on stomach to read, prone on elbows |
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Course of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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-Mild or mod. flares of active inflammation
-Periods of little/none inflammation -Typically not too debilitating with tx -Can result in severe disability if condition is severe |
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Pharmacology with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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-NSAIDS to reduce pain, supress jt inflammation and muscle spasm
-Corticosteriods directly into affected jts (only good for localized pain) |
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Why should people stop smoking if they have Ank. Spon?
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Due to lung fibrosis as well as limited lung expansion
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Is hip arthroplasty warrented with Ank. Spon?
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Yes-if hip involvement becomes severe
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