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Telescoping Fingers on Physical Exam

A 69-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis presented for the treatment of severe
of severe joint deformities ... PhysicalExam #RA #RheumatoidArthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): X-ray features
 • Soft tissue swelling (best seen by comparing left & right
Subluxations (Joint deformities ... different planes) #RheumatoidArthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
joints -> Joint Deformities ... Extra-articular signs #RheumatoidArthritis
Differential Diagnosis for Saddle Nose Deformities

Infectious: Syphilis, Leprosy, TB, Cutaneous Leishmaniosis, Septal abscess
Inflammatory: GCA (formerly Wegner’s),
for Saddle Nose Deformities ... #Saddle #Nose #Deformities
Common Forms of Arthritis in the Hands

Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis 
Tender, painful, stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis,
show "swan neck" deformities ... and deviation deformities ... Tophaceous Gout The deformities
Representative X-ray appearance of a primary benign bone tumor - Aneurysmal Bone Cyst 
 • Soft
Subluxations (Joint deformities
Psoriatic Arthritis: Pathogenesis and Clinical findings

In tendons and connective tissues:
 • Enthesitis  - Pain/tenderness over
pencil in cup deformities
LUMBAR Syndrome

What do you call a segmental lumbosacral hemangioma + spinal problems?? LUMBAR syndrome, a fairly
Myelopathy Bony deformities
On the left a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and bilateral peripheral consolidations as a result of
Organizing #Pneumonia #RheumatoidArthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
auscultation #RheumatoidArthritis