Related Experiment Videos
Psoriatic arthritis: a clinico-radiological study
P Nigam1, D Singh, V S Matreja
1Department of Medicine, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi-284001, India.
The Journal of Dermatology
|February 1, 1980
Summary
Psoriatic arthritis affects 5.1% of psoriasis patients, predominantly females over 40. Skin lesions often precede joint issues, and moderate to severe skin involvement is common.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting joints and skin.
- Understanding PsA prevalence and characteristics is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and clinical features of psoriatic arthritis in psoriasis patients.
- To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with PsA development.
Main Methods:
- A study of 238 psoriasis cases to identify psoriatic arthritis.
- Data collection on patient demographics, disease onset, skin and joint involvement, and laboratory findings.
Main Results:
- PsA detected in 5.1% of psoriasis patients, more common in females (1:2 ratio) over 40.
- Skin lesions preceded arthritis in 50% of cases; moderate-to-severe skin involvement seen in 75%.
- Anemia (41.6%), elevated ESR (25%), and hyperuricemia (41.6%) were noted during active disease phases.
Conclusions:
- Psoriatic arthritis is a significant comorbidity in psoriasis patients, particularly females.
- Radiological evaluation of axial and peripheral joints is recommended.
- Further research into unusual PsA manifestations like calcaneal spurs and spondylolisthesis is warranted.