1. IS A CONDITION OF JOINTS WHERE THERE IS PAIN AND/OR SWELLING. ARTHRO means “JOINT” and –ITIS means “INFLAMMATION” “Inflammation of the joint” 2.  Most…

Joint pathology Joints provide movement and support. Classification: Solid (nonsynovial) also known as synarthroses ; lack a joint space allow minimal movement Cavitated…

Slide 1 Learning question: can you describe effects on these three body systems? Title: Effects of aging on skeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems Homework: You…

Slide 1 Musculoskeletal Problems Mona Garrett NURS 210 Slide 2 Fractures of the Hip Incidence S/S: External rotation Extremity shortening Pain Bruising Diagnosis: Xrays Slide…

Rheumatology: Back to Basics: 2010 James Gillray “The Gout” 1799 Immune Mechanisms of Disease Type I: Anaphylactic IgE eg. asthma Type II: Cytotoxic eg. AIHA Type III:…

Arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis Most common form of joint (articular) disease Previously called degenerative joint disease Risk Factor: growing older Not considered…

NP/FP Outreach Curriculum in Rheumatology September 16, 2010 Dr. Sherry Rohekar Outline Introduction to imaging modalities Focus on plain radiography OA RA PsA AS Gout Pseudogout…

Articulations Points of contact between bones (Joints) Primary Joint Classifications Functional Name Structural Name Degree of Movement Example Synarthroses Fibrous Immovable…

Rheumatology Back to Basics Dr. Doug Smith Immune Mechanisms of Disease Type I: Anaphylactic IgE eg. asthma Type II: Cytotoxic eg. AIHA Type III: Immune Complex eg. SLE Type…