Rheumatology

Right leg pain after a fall in a patient with a prosthesis

Major Amelia M. Duran-Stanton, PA-C, PhD, MPAS, Major Joseph Alderete, MD May 23, 2012

A 28-year-old female with a history of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and knee and hip arthroplasty experiences pain after accidentally twisting her right leg.

Long QT syndrome and Wegener granulomatosis

Myriam D. Riboh, MS, PA-C March 27, 2012

This month's review covers the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of two potentially fatal disorders.

Using the new ACR criteria for early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

Linda Jean Sekhon, DHSc, PA-C October 03, 2011

Earlier diagnosis means faster treatment with DMARDs, and early treatment has the best chance to minimize disability and optimize outcomes for patients with RA.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Can you  recognize this complex diagnosis?

Melissa Isennock, MPAS, PA-C, John M. Grosel, MD January 03, 2011

The variable manifestations of JIA make diagnosing it a challenge, but early treatment can decrease the long-term sequelae.

Lyme disease rash is not always a bull's eye

June 30, 2010

On target with Lyme disease: Understanding vector-borne infections

Lyme disease: More than a controversy

June 30, 2010

On target with Lyme disease: Understanding vector-borne infections

Danielle Kruger, BS, MS, RPA-C May 03, 2010

Most infections are cured with antibiotic therapy; however, PAs should be alert for symptoms of persistent disease.

Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema

Linda Sekhon, MMS, PA-C February 22, 2010

RS3PE must be distinguished from other forms of arthritis and PMR to avoid exposing the patient to inappropriate therapy.

Why won't this rash respond to treatment?

Joe R. Monroe, PA-C, MPAS December 04, 2009

This patient had chronic conditions she managed with a combination of clinical and self treatments. Is one of them perpetuating her rash?

Surgical treatments for patients with an infected total knee arthroplasty

Joseph Kotelnicki, PA-C; Kevin Mitts, MD November 23, 2009

Two-stage revision arthroplasty is the usual treatment for an infected knee replacement, but less invasive procedures may also work.

Erythema infectiosum: Recognizing the many faces of fifth disease

Ellen D. Mandel, DMH, MPA, PA-C June 02, 2009

The multiple manifestations of this viral infection are described. Are you able to recognize these etiologies?

Prompt recognition of a rare type of infectious arthritis

James Bradley Davis, PA-C October 01, 2007

Most clinicians have never seen this type of infectious arthritis. Fortunately, this patient received a rapid diagnosis and ultimately underwent successful treatment.

Specialty Update: August 2007

August 01, 2007

PAs in rheumatology; The Society of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology (SPAR); PAs in family medicine; The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA)

Acute Charcot's arthropathy: A difficult diagnosis

Brianne Johnsen, MMSc, PA-C July 01, 2007

Typically occurring in a neuropathic foot or ankle, this joint destruction must be treated properly and in a timely manner to prevent development of severe foot deformity.

Specialty Update - April 2006

April 01, 2006

PAs in rheumatology; Society for Physician Assistants in Rheumatology (SPAR); PAs in family and general medicine; Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants (AFPPA)