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Onset can be Insidious(weeks to months)
acute ( over few days) Intermediate(days to weeks) (more systemic complaints) |
Types Of RA
self limiting type persistant type progressive type with evidence of radiological damage,functional decline and premature morbidity |
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Other associated clinical features
lateral/medial epicondylitis bursitis Raynauds vasospasm of digits(cold/stress) pharyngeal/laryngeal muscle spasms(dysphagia) TMJ dysfunction |
Associated complications
joint subluxations joint sepsis joint deformities cardiopulmonary compromise poor chest excursion , decreased lung capacities pleural effusion diffuse vasculitis scleritis neuropathy(peripheral) renal complications |
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Wrist and Hand deformities
Swan -neck deformity (PIP hyper extn,flexn of DIP) Boutonnier deformity(Flexn of PIP, Hyperextn of IP) Dequervains thumb extensor synovitis |
Tunnel syndromes
carpal tunnel syndrome tarsal tunnel syndrome |
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Xray of RA hand
soft tissue swelling sausage fingers late stage- Bony erosions/eburnatons surface resorption |
RA patients maintained on steroids at risk for compression wedge fractures of the vertebrae
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Common deficits of OA /RA
increased pain decreased ROM decreased strength decreased joint stability decreased endurance fall risk contracture and deformity decline in function disability |
Decline in ambulation
Decline in self care decline in ADL's Increased Dependancy |
