Facet Hypertrophy | Diagnosis & Disease Information
WEBSep 12, 2022 · Etiology and Risk Factors. Spondylosis, or degeneration of the spine, is the most common cause of facet joint disease. Osteoarthritis, or degeneration that is due to natural wear and tear, is a process that involves cytokines and proteolytic enzymes. Other causes of facet hypertrophy can include trauma caused by car accidents, sports injuries, or …
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBEhlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that primarily affects the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls 1 but can affect every organ system and result in significant morbidity and mortality. 2 Typical clinical manifestations are skin hyperelasticity, hypermobility of joints, the fragility of blood vessels, 2 ...
Hydroxyapatite Crystal Deposition Disease (HADD)
WEBNov 15, 2022 · Hydroxyapatite deposition disease (HADD) is a condition where hydroxyapatite crystals accumulate in the soft tissues surrounding joints, leading to inflammation, tenderness, and pain. It primarily affects women around the age of 45 and commonly affects the glenohumeral joint in the shoulder. Other joints such as the hip, knee, elbow, wrist, and ...
2022 ACR/AAHKS Guidelines for Management of
WEBApr 6, 2022 · The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released updated guidelines for the perioperative management of antirheumatic medications among patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBAug 4, 2022 · Biopsy-proven leukocytoclastic vasculitis occurs with an estimated incidence of 4.5 per 100,000 person-years in the United States. 1 Research estimates the prevalence in different locations to range from 2.7 to 29.7 per million. 1. The incidence of leukocytoclastic vasculitis seems to be evenly distributed across different ages …
Viscosupplementation for Knee Osteoarthritis - Rheumatology …
WEBMar 25, 2019 · Viscosupplementation is a medical procedure during which a gel-like fluid called hyaluronic acid is injected into the knee joint. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring lubricant that allows for smoother joint movement. It is found in lower concentrations in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications & Sun Exposure
WEBJul 26, 2019 · Photosensitivity, or extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, is a side effect of some RA medications. Patients who take these drugs may develop skin rashes and burns even with limited sun exposure. 1. There are 2 types of photosensitive reactions your patients might experience: phototoxic and photoallergic.
A Closer Look at Biomarker-Based Disease Activity Measures in RA
WEBDec 27, 2019 · Results indicated that radiographic progression risk was nearly absent with low MBDA scores and was >40% with the highest MBDA scores. 1 The second study was conducted to validate cardiovascular (CV) risk prediction score in RA, and results demonstrated a good accuracy of the biomarker-based test. 2. Recently, the MBDA score/Vectra test was ...
Degenerative Disc Disease - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBAug 4, 2022 · Degenerative disc disease (DDD), as the name suggests, features disc degeneration. DDD is commonly associated with low back pain. Cervical degenerative disc disease, on the other hand, is more often the cause of neck and radiating arm pain. Degeneration of intervertebral disc tissue starts sooner than degeneration of …
Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Systemic Sclerosis
WEBJun 1, 2020 · Understanding the totality of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is key to successful diagnosis and management of this rare disease. Systemic sclerosis is one of the most complex, systemic autoimmune diseases in which inflammation and fibrosis play a crucial role, leading to severe damage and failure of multiple organs. 1,2 Its cause is unknown, and it is characterized by immune system activation ...