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 …
Hydroxyapatite Crystal Deposition Disease (HADD)
WEBHydroxyapatite 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 ...
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.
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBBiopsy-proven leukocytoclastic vasculitis occurs with an estimated incidence of 4.5 per 100,000 person-years in the United States. 1 Research estimates the prevalence in different locations to range from 2.7 to 29.7 per million. 1. The incidence of leukocytoclastic vasculitis seems to be evenly distributed across different ages and genders.
Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBUndifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a diagnosis of exclusion. Patients who present with clinical and serolotical manifestations that suggest a systemic autoimmune disease but do not fulfill criteria for defined connective tissue disease (eg, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome) are classified to have UCTD.
Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Systemic Sclerosis
WEBJun 1, 2020 · Understanding the totality of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is key to successful diagnosis and management of this rare disease. Systemic sclerosis is one of the most complex, systemic autoimmune diseases in which inflammation and fibrosis play a crucial role, leading to severe damage and failure of multiple organs. 1,2 Its cause is unknown, and it is characterized by immune system activation ...
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 ...
Drug-Induced Lupus | Diagnosis & Disease Information
WEBAug 4, 2022 · At least 46 drugs that are currently in use may cause drug-induced lupus. 4 The drugs most commonly associated with drug-induced lupus are hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, and quinidine. 2. The risk for developing lupus-like disease from any other drugs is low or very low. 2. There is a drug-induced lupus mnemonic to …
Sjogren's Syndrome - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBAug 9, 2022 · Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune condition caused by lymphocytic infiltration into the exocrine glands and other organs. It is characterized by dry mouth and dry eyes from involvement of the salivary and lacrimal glands as well as a variety of extraglandular manifestations. Sjogren’s syndrome can be …
Gout - Rheumatology Advisor
WEBAug 4, 2022 · Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in the world. Dietary, environmental, and genetic factors appear to play a role in disease pathogenesis which is reflected in the varying distributions of prevalence by region and demographic factors. Age is a major factor affecting prevalence, with rates increasing over the entire lifespan in men and after menopause in women.