There is little experience with the presentation and the management of this condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Gingival Overgrowth

  Here, we describe a patient with characteristics of polyfibromatosis with arthropathy who had in addition severe conjunctival fibrosis, distinctive face, gingival overgrowth, and pigmented keloids. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Arthritis

  Joint diseases can be classified as follows: Arthritis Infectious arthritis Septic arthritis (infectious) Tuberculosis arthritis Reactive arthritis (indirectly) Noninfectious arthritis Seronegative spondyloarthropathy: Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis [en.wikipedia.org]

  NEC (see also Arthritis) 716.9 polyarticular NEC (see also Arthritis) 716.9 [icd9data.com]

  We describe a unique case of NA of the right elbow preceded by a septic arthritis of the same joint. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Joint Swelling

  Charcot arthropathy neuropathic arthropathy. chondrocalcific arthropathy progressive polyarthritis with joint swelling and bony enlargement, most commonly in the small joints of the hand but also affecting other joints, characterized radiographically [web.archive.org]

  Symptoms Joint swelling, stiffness Reduced range of motion Diagnosis Diagnosis requires careful clinical evaluation to determine the cause of the symptoms. Treatment Medicines and physical therapy can help maintain motion and ease pain and swelling. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

  […] arthropathy [ ahr-throp ah-the ] any joint disease. chondrocalcific arthropathy progressive polyarthritis with joint swelling and bony enlargement, most commonly in the small joints of the hand but also affecting other joints, characterized radiographically [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Examination of the foot joints Joint swelling, warmth, erythema, increased joint laxity, dislocation and deformities can be detected in Charcot arthropathy. [medicaljoyworks.com]

• Knee Pain

  (a) (b) (a) (b) Four years later (six years after initial presentation), he attended the diabetic foot clinic with right foot pain and right knee pain. [hindawi.com]

  Pain could even radiate past the knee Pain occurs a few times a month or as little as a few times per year Tenderness to touch Discomfort increases when bending backward more than when bending forward Pain episodes that are recurrent Muscle weakness Numbness [healthfixit.com]

  The high occurrence of the location to the knee is also supported by a radiographic examination of subjects attending primary care with knee pain in the UK, in which 7% had radiographic signs of CC. [arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com]

• Stiffness of the Shoulder

  He presented with persistent pain and stiffness affecting both shoulder and pelvic girdles, unresponsive to factor VIII (FVIII) infusions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  With AS, there may be pain and stiffness in the shoulders, hips, or other joints as well. After a few years with the disorder, there may be pain in the middle or upper part of the back and gradual stiffening of the spine and eventually the neck. [medtronic.com]

History and neurological workup revealed a neuropathy most consistent with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type II. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Laboratory workup revealed antinuclear antibodies, anti–double-stranded DNA antibodies, anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies, non–nephrotic-range proteinuria, and leukopenia. Testing for rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies was negative. [nejm.org]

Controversy continues regarding the true prevalence, most accurate diagnostic methods, and most efficacious treatment of symptomatic lumbar facet joints. [11] Workup The use of diagnostic blocks is fundamental to a diagnosis of lumbar facet joint pain [emedicine.medscape.com]

Surgical decompression is an effective treatment, but the optimal treatment remains controversial. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] carriers remain asymptomatic throughout their lives, some patients could develop neurological disorder, inflammatory arthropathy also called HTLV-1-associated arthropathy or T-cell malignancy, the adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma or ATL with a very poor prognosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] risk factors for poor prognosis: nature of the infection, persistent infection with Chlamydia, the presence of HLA-B27 (axial involvement, ocular), male gender, recurrent arthritis and a family history of the disease Reference: Dumond DC. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

What is the overall prognosis? If a stable, shoeable or braceable foot can be obtained and maintained, the prognosis overall is good. [footcaremd.org]

Prognosis PPAC does not affect life expectancy, but the progressive nature of the disease frequently requires joint replacement by early adulthood. The documents contained in this web site are presented for information purposes only. [orpha.net]

It should be stressed that the identification and management of the underlying etiology is paramount if the disease process is to be positively impacted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The etiology of the neuropathic condition was syringomyelia in five patients (six shoulders) and chronic alcoholism in one patient. [journals.lww.com]

Etiology: unknown, may be calcium phosphate induced. Likely multifactorial related to: coracoacromial arch anatomy, tendon tensile overload, repetitive use, tendon vascularity, age-related degeneration. Women men. [eorif.com]

Etiology The responsible gene WISP3 (mapping to human chromosome 6q22) encodes a secreted growth regulator. Diagnostic methods Diagnosis is based on clinical and radiographic findings. Molecular testing is available on research basis. [orpha.net]

His research is focused on a number of key elements in OA including (but not limited to) the epidemiology of osteoarthritis, the application of imaging to better understand structure and function with application to both epidemiologic research and clinical [books.google.com]

Summary Epidemiology The prevalence has been estimated at 1/1,000,000 but it is likely to be higher in the Middle East and the Maghreb. [orpha.net]

Second, there are only a few previous published epidemiological studies for this group of diseases. [arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com]

Epidemiology Usually occurs 8 to 12 years after diagnosis of DM Seen mostly in the 5th and 6th decades but can be seen in patients as young as 20 years Men females 30% bilateral incidence 77% prevalence in patients with DM Prevalence without DM 11.7% [unboundmedicine.com]

Thorough comprehension of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and both medical and surgical interventions is critical in establishing an appropriate treatment regimen for these patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevalence 0.1% in all patients 0.8–8% in with the general DM population Up to 13% in high-risk diabetic patients ( 3 ) Etiology and Pathophysiology Exact cause is unknown. [unboundmedicine.com]

In 1936, Jordan first noted the relationship between diabetic neuropathy and arthropathy, which is currently the commonest aetiology of Charcot joint.1 Pathophysiology There are many theories regarding the pathophysiology of neuropathic arthropathy, which [birpublications.org]

He, therefore, underwent arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis with preoperative chelator therapy to prevent a further increase in blood lead levels secondary to surgical manipulation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Regular exercise can keep the facet joints flexible and prevent stiffness in the back or neck. And that’s just one of the many benefits of exercise for facet hypertrophy treatment. [braceability.com]