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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Coggle Diagram
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pathology
Immune system identifies synovial membrane as foreign
activation of T and B cells and macrophages leading to inflammatory cytokine production
synovium thickens (hyperplastic)
Formation of pannus
layer of granulated tissue
Joint damage
cartilage destruction
bone erosion
joint deformities
loss of function
Systemic Effects
rheumatoid nodules on skin
intestitial lung disease
pericarditis
scleritis (dry eye syndrome)
anemia
neuropathies from nerve compression
Diagnosis
physical evaluation
noting the duration of symptoms
joint function
Lab Tests
Rheumatoid Factor
anti-CCP antibodies
ESR and CRP (inflammatory markers)
Imaging
X-Rays
MRI
Ultrasound
Treatments
Medications
NSAIDS
Corticosteroids
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs
Methotrexate
TNF inhibitors
Physical Therapy
Joint Protection Strategies
Low Impact Exercise
Educating patient on importance of managing and disease prevention
Clinical Manifestations
Articular Sysymptoms
joint pain/swelling
morning stiffness that lasts an hour or less
deformities
swan-neck
ulnar deviation
Extra-Articular Symptoms
fatigue
low-grade fever
subcutaneous nodules
weight loss
pulmonary symptoms
dry eyes