Arthritis causes
(slide) Bony erosions seen at the margins of the joint, at the attachment of the synovium, are the hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis. arthritis causes Viral arthritis. (slide) Erosions occur rapidly within the first 2 years of the disease. These anatomic changes result in limitations in range of motion, flexion contractures, and subluxation (incomplete dislocation) of articulating bones. Typical visible changes (slide) include ulnar deviation of the fingers at the MCP joints, hyperextension or hyperflexion of the MCP and PIP joints, flexion contractures of the elbows, and subluxation of the carpal bones and toes (cocked -up). arthritis causes Arthritis exercise rehabilitation. (top of page) Laboratory Tests Chemistries Hematology Serology Radiology Initial Laboratory work-up Complete blood count Comprehensive metabolic panel urinalysis sedimentation rate rheumatoid factor anti-nuclear antibody Chemistries Chemistries are normal in rheumatoid arthritis with the exception of a slight decrease in albumin and increase in total protein reflecting the chronic inflammatory process. Renal and liver function should be checked prior to instituting therapy. (top of section) Hematology A mild anemia with hematocrit values in the range of 30 - 34% occurs in approximately 25 to 35% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. arthritis causes Osteoarthritis treatment. In most cases, the reduced red cell mass is caused by the anemia of chronic disease, a normocytic-normochromic process characterized by a low concentration of serum iron, a low serum iron-binding capacity, and a normal or increased serum ferritin concentration. However, occasionally true iron deficiency anemia can develop secondary to intercurrent blood loss often from gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding due to NSAIDS. The inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis inhibits erythropoiesis, making it difficult to differentiate anemia secondary to chronic blood loss, from the anemia of chronic disease, without an iron stain of the bone marrow.
Arthritis causes
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