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RA primarily targets what?
Synovial membrane
What is RA?
The immune system mistakenly attacks thelining of the joints (synovium). This
causesinflammation, leading to joint pain, swelling,stiffness, and eventually joint damage.
Overtime, RA can affect other parts of the body,like the heart, lungs, and eyes.
Clinical Manifestations
-Synovitis (boggy, warm, red joints)
-Morning stiffness lasting >30 mins
-Limited ROM
-Symmetrical joint involvement
-Hand joints very common, also effects wrists, ankles, knees
-Rheumatoid nodules maybe present
-Can have remissions and exacerbations
-Low grade fevers, fatigue, weight loss
Labs + Diagnostics for RA
1. ESR/ CRP (increased)
2. ANA (increased)
3. Rheumatoid Factor (increased)
4. Xray/MRI/Ultrasound
5. Synovial fluid aspiration
, Stage 1 of RA
the body mistakenly attacks its own joint tissue
Stage 2 RA
the body makes the antibodies and the joints start swelling up
Stage 3 of RA
The joints start becoming bent & deformed, the fingers become crooked. These misshapen
joints can press on the nerves & can cause nerve pain as well.
Stage 4 RA
If not treated, the disease will progress to the last stage, in which there's no joint remaining at
all and the joint is essentially fused.
What do we monitor for in RA?
Skin breakdown and infection
Goal in patient with RA
Prevent stage 4, full joint deformity
Potential Systemic Complications of RA
-Felty syndrome
-Pericarditis
-Vasculitis
-Respiratory
Felty Syndrome
anemia, splenomegaly, neutropenia
Correct Answers
RA primarily targets what?
Synovial membrane
What is RA?
The immune system mistakenly attacks thelining of the joints (synovium). This
causesinflammation, leading to joint pain, swelling,stiffness, and eventually joint damage.
Overtime, RA can affect other parts of the body,like the heart, lungs, and eyes.
Clinical Manifestations
-Synovitis (boggy, warm, red joints)
-Morning stiffness lasting >30 mins
-Limited ROM
-Symmetrical joint involvement
-Hand joints very common, also effects wrists, ankles, knees
-Rheumatoid nodules maybe present
-Can have remissions and exacerbations
-Low grade fevers, fatigue, weight loss
Labs + Diagnostics for RA
1. ESR/ CRP (increased)
2. ANA (increased)
3. Rheumatoid Factor (increased)
4. Xray/MRI/Ultrasound
5. Synovial fluid aspiration
, Stage 1 of RA
the body mistakenly attacks its own joint tissue
Stage 2 RA
the body makes the antibodies and the joints start swelling up
Stage 3 of RA
The joints start becoming bent & deformed, the fingers become crooked. These misshapen
joints can press on the nerves & can cause nerve pain as well.
Stage 4 RA
If not treated, the disease will progress to the last stage, in which there's no joint remaining at
all and the joint is essentially fused.
What do we monitor for in RA?
Skin breakdown and infection
Goal in patient with RA
Prevent stage 4, full joint deformity
Potential Systemic Complications of RA
-Felty syndrome
-Pericarditis
-Vasculitis
-Respiratory
Felty Syndrome
anemia, splenomegaly, neutropenia
