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Which of the following is a common cause of Charcot joint?
Which of the following is a common cause of Charcot joint?
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Diabetic neuropathy (correct)
What is the characteristic presentation of Charcot joint?
What is the characteristic presentation of Charcot joint?
- Insidious onset of erythema and swelling of joint with lack of sensation (correct)
- Chronic deformity of the joint
- Sudden onset of joint pain and redness
- Gradual onset of joint pain and stiffness
What is the first-line management for acute inflammation in Charcot joint?
What is the first-line management for acute inflammation in Charcot joint?
- Bracing to support the joint
- Casting (off-loading) and immobilization (correct)
- Physical therapy
- Surgical intervention
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Charcot joint?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Charcot joint?
What is the general etiology of Charcot joint?
What is the general etiology of Charcot joint?
What is the characteristic finding on x-ray in Charcot joint?
What is the characteristic finding on x-ray in Charcot joint?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of chronic inflammatory autoimmune arthritis involving the synovium?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of chronic inflammatory autoimmune arthritis involving the synovium?
What is the clinical presentation typically seen in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) categorized as systemic?
What is the clinical presentation typically seen in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) categorized as systemic?
What are the commonly affected joints early in the disease in rheumatoid arthritis?
What are the commonly affected joints early in the disease in rheumatoid arthritis?
What is a characteristic feature of Felty's syndrome associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
What is a characteristic feature of Felty's syndrome associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the initial pharmacologic treatment recommended for rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the initial pharmacologic treatment recommended for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which nonpharmacologic treatment is recommended as part of the initial management for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which nonpharmacologic treatment is recommended as part of the initial management for rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?
What is the characteristic feature of cervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the characteristic feature of cervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following falls under extra-articular manifestations in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following falls under extra-articular manifestations in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is not a nonpharmacologic initial treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is not a nonpharmacologic initial treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
