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Emergencies in rheumatoid arthritis.

S R Weiner

    American Family Physician
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Rheumatoid arthritis can present with urgent musculoskeletal, ocular, and drug reaction complications. Prompt recognition and management of these emergencies are crucial to prevent severe illness and death.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease.
    • RA typically presents as an indolent condition.
    • RA can lead to serious, urgent complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight urgent complications of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • To emphasize the importance of recognizing these emergencies.
    • To underscore the potential for significant morbidity and mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common urgent complications in rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Categorization of emergencies into musculoskeletal, ocular, and drug reactions.
    • Discussion of clinical significance and management implications.

    Main Results:

    • Identified musculoskeletal emergencies: tendon rupture, carpal tunnel syndrome, synovial cyst rupture, cervical spine subluxations, cricoarytenoid arthritis, septic arthritis.
    • Highlighted ocular complications, vasculitis, and rheumatoid nodules as urgent issues.
    • Included drug reactions as a critical category of urgent problems.

    Conclusions:

    • Failure to recognize RA emergencies can lead to severe outcomes.
    • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are vital for patient survival and well-being.
    • Comprehensive understanding of RA complications is essential for clinicians.

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