Arthritis

Summary of aetiology, presentation, investigations and treatment of Gout.  

Presentation that accompanies the poster on the treatment of septic arthritis.  

SImple, to-the-point 10 minute powerpoint overview of gout. Discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, investigations, diagnosis, differentials and management.  

A talk I developed for Emergency Medicine residents. Includes links to YouTube videos demonstrating some of the procedures described on the slides.  

A comparison of the disease processes of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis  

+ Osteoarthritis Fadi Hassan – Hull York Medical School  

Rheumatic Fever - Dr. Najeeb Lectures. Watch 400+ hours of Medical Lectures at http://www.DrNajeebLectures.com  

 

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition which affects the skin and joints. It is sometimes referred to as one of the spondyloarthritides (inflammatory arthritis that is seronegative for rheumatoid factor (and/or does not fit the criteria for diagnosis as RA)).   Definitions  

Idiopathic, autoimmune disease, caused by inflammation of venules. Associated with HLA-B51, thought to be triggered by an environmental agent Symptoms include: Recurrent mouth and genital ulcers Uveitis Often accompanied by a symmetrical arthritis of the lower limbs! Non-erosive, and treated with steroids  

Disease Location  

Osteoarthritis is a condition that results from the loss of cartilage at synovial joints, and is often accompanied by degeneration of the underlying bone.   Radiologically there are: osteophytes Joint space narrowing   Epidemiology most common type of arthritis 80% people >60 will have some radiographic features  

RA is a type of inflammatory arthritis. Other examples include seronegative spondyarthritides, reactive arthritis, lyme arthritis, crystal arthritis and postviral arthritis.   Features of inflammatory arthritis Pain and stiffness worse in the morning and after rest Early morning pain and stiffness may last several hours (in OA, duration is much shorter)  

Septic Arthritis  

A 60 year old woman, originally from Greece, was admitted after burning herself while trying to warm her legs on an electric heater. She had rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate and adalimumab.  

A 60 year old woman, originally from Greece, was admitted after burning herself while trying to warm her legs on an electric heater. She had rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate and adalimumab.  

A 60 year old woman, originally from Greece, was admitted after burning herself while trying to warm her legs on an electric heater. She had rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate and adalimumab.  

A 60 year old woman, originally from Greece, was admitted after burning herself while trying to warm her legs on an electric heater. She had rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate and adalimumab.  

A 60 year old woman, originally from Greece, was admitted after burning herself while trying to warm her legs on an electric heater. She had rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate and adalimumab.  

A 60 year old woman, originally from Greece, was admitted after burning herself while trying to warm her legs on an electric heater. She had rheumatoid arthritis treated with methotrexate and adalimumab.