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]

  It may be often mistaken for reactive arthritis [5]. The arthritis may be migratory, intermittent or additive in time. It may be the presenting feature of sarcoidosis and can precede other manifestations by several months. [medcraveonline.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

  He gave a three-month history of right knee pain, along with gradually worsening knee swelling. The pain was throbbing in nature, triggered by weight bearing, but also felt at night. There was no history of trauma to the knee. [hindawi.com]

  But the following can be seen as common symptoms and may help with diagnosis: Pain located in the lower back which radiates into the knee. Usually, does not cause pain in the central back. [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]

  Prolonged inactivity can cause more pain and stiffness in the back, unlike other lower back disorders, which often improve with rest. With AS, there may be pain and stiffness in the shoulders, hips, or other joints as well. [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]

Arthroscopy of articular surfaces and ligaments may help attain a definitive diagnosis and prognosis. Changes in the joints are usually irreversible by the time of diagnosis. [msdvetmanual.com]

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 High SAAG ≥ 1.1 g/dL (obsolete term: transudate) Low SAAG < 1.1 g/dL (obsolete term: exudate) Etiology Pathophysiology Etiology Pathophysiology Portal hypertension Presinusoidal Splenic or portal vein thrombosis Schistosomiasis Sinusoidal Hepatic [amboss.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]

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]

The underlying pathophysiology is thought to be due to loss of nociception (pain sensation), most frequently caused by diabetes mellitus, syphilitic myelopathy, or syringomyelia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiology High SAAG ≥ 1.1 g/dL (obsolete term: transudate) Low SAAG < 1.1 g/dL (obsolete term: exudate) Etiology Pathophysiology Etiology Pathophysiology Portal hypertension Presinusoidal Splenic or portal vein thrombosis Schistosomiasis Sinusoidal Hepatic [amboss.com]

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]

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]

Establishing ways to prevent further joint trauma through the concept of joint protection is key. [journals.lww.com]