What is Arthritis? There are 127 different kinds of arthritis! Osteoarthritis : progressive degeneration of joint cartilage. Minor degree of inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis : Severe inflammation that involves many joints and moves beyond musculoskeletal system. Gout : Very painful form of arthritis characterized by the formation of uric acid crystals and severe inflammation.
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What is Arthritis? There are 127 different kinds of
arthritis!
Osteoarthritis: progressive degeneration of joint cartilage. Minor degree of inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Severe inflammation that involves many joints and moves beyond musculoskeletal system.
Gout: Very painful form of arthritis characterized by the formation of uric acid crystals and severe inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis-
Chronic progressive, autoimmune disease in which there is joint inflammation, synovial proliferation, and destruction (crippling) of articular cartilages with waxing and waning course.
INFLAMMATORY MEDIATORS-
Cytokines
Interleukin 1
TNF-alpha
Autoimmune
IgM activates complements and release infl. Mediators
Neutrophil infiltration
Release of Lysosomal enzymes PGs
Damage to cartilage, bone errosion
vasodilatationedema & pain
• Diagnosis– Early diagnosis is the first step to easy control– History– Physical examination
• Findings 1.Morning stiffness >1hour 2.Symetrical joint swelling for 6 weeks. 3.Swelling in 3 or more joint areas lasting for
6 weeks or more. 4.Rheumatoid nodule. 5.Positve RF. 6.Radiographic erosions.
The treatment approach:1. Aims to reduce & possibly prevent damage to the joints & other
organs.2. Relief of pain –primary aim.3. Rx of pathology-
- Arrest of disease process- Modification of disease process
Nonpharmacological therapy:o Traditional physical therapy includes-heat & cold therapyo Motion exercises, Aerobic exercise with muscle strength.