| Disease |
SPONDYLOARTHROPATHIES (SPA) |
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| Quotation |
For all happiness mankind can gain is not in pleasure but in relief from pain. |
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| Definition |
Sero-negative inflammatory arthritis of the below 40 age group, affecting the spine and the large peripheral joints can with striking associating with HLA-B27. |
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| Prognosis |
Symptoms persist over decades with a small number experiencing remission over long periods. |
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| General Measures |
Physiotherapy to include breathing exercise, postural training, mobility exercises of spine and joints Recreational activities like swimming Occupational therapy. |
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| Advice to Patient |
Importance of compliance on part of patient in every phase of therapy. Adherence to physiotherapy regimes for steady improvement. |
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| Follow Up |
Monitoring clinical response to therapy on a regular schedule. Surveillance for complications of therapy. |
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| Inadequate Response |
Depends upon the nature of underlying disorder. Often would need specialist attention. |
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| Reference From |
Website: www.medicine.ucsd.edu/peds/Pediatric%20Links/Links/Rheumatology |
