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 ...
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 …
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.
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 ...
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).
Patellar Tendonitis - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBNov 30, 2022 · Patellar tendonitis is an inflammatory disorder that often manifests following persistent activity-related anterior knee pain that develops gradually. Symptoms related to patellar tendonitis are typically related to sports involving jumping such as basketball, volleyball, athletic jump events, tennis, and football.
Global Increase in Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevalence Rates and …
WEBOct 17, 2019 · There has been an increase in global age-standardized prevalence and incidence rates of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to results of a systematic analysis published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.The analysis also indicated that rising rates of prevalence and incidence could contribute to the increased global burden of RA.
Consensus Group Determines Clinical Relevance of HEp-2 Indirect ...
WEBCytoplasmic HEp-2 IIFA Patterns. AC-15: Found in autoimmune hepatitis type 1, chronic hepatitis C, and celiac disease, but rarely found in rheumatic diseases.Clinicians should confirm reactivity with smooth muscle antibodies if autoimmune hepatitis type 1 …
Advancing Understanding of Shrinking Lung Syndrome in SLE
WEBSep 11, 2017 · First described in 1965, shrinking lung syndrome (SLS) is a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). With a prevalence consistent with that of SLE, 1 a female to male ratio of 20:2 has been reported for SLS. 2 SLS is not unique to SLE; it has been reported in other connective tissue diseases, including Sjgren’s syndrome, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis. 2 While the ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Jaw Pain - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBAugust 1, 2019. When your patients think of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), chances are they think of pain and stiffness in the hands, wrists, and knees. But RA can affect any joint in the body, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the jawbone and skull. We dive into RA and jaw pain: prevalence, symptoms, and tips for your ...