- Discussion:
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ARA criteria for RA
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pathogenesis
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differential diagnosis:
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spondyloarthropathies & related chronic seroneg arthritides;
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systemic lupus erythematosus;
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scleroderma;
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dermatomyositis;
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juvenile rheumatoid arthritis:
- Clinical Aspects:
- Laboratory Aspects
- Radiographic Aspects
- Treatment of RA:
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Medical Management of RA:
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Surgical Treatment:
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cervical spine
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hand
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wrist
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elbow and shoulder:
- frequently there is concomitant shoulder and elbow arthritis and the long term prognosis of both joints
needs to be considered if any surgical procedure is indicated;
- note that standard shoulder and elbow arthroplasties will leave a narrow bridge of bone between the tips of the
two medullary stems (which increases the risk of a stress riser and fracture);
- ref: Ipsilateral Total Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasties in Patients Who Have Rheumatoid Arthritis. DRJ Gill JBJS Vol 81-A. No 8. Aug 1999 p 1128.
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hip
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foot
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