20240322 RA - Dr Dinesh

Which of this joint is included for assessment according to ACR/ EULAR criteria for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

• Index finger DIPJ

• Ring finger DIPJ

• First CMCJ

• First MTPJ

• First MCPJ

What is Vaughan Jackson syndrome?

• RA with splenomegaly and leukopenia

• Acute onset RA with fever, rash, and splenomegaly

• Autoimmune condition that affects exocrine glands

• Extensor tendon attrition and rupture due to prominent dorsal ulna head

• Rupture of FPL in carpal tunnel due to scaphoid spur

All of the following contribute to the wrist and hand deformity in rheumatoid arthritis except

• Volar subluxation of the extensor carpi ulnaris

• Radio-scapho-capitate ligament rupture

• Scaphoid extension

• Supination of the carpus on the forearm

• DRUJ destruction

Which of the following is not a cause for swan neck deformity?

• Mallet deformity

• FDS rupture

• Volar plate rupture

• Volar subluxation of lateral band

• Intrinsic tightness

What is the first line treatment for swan neck deformity of a painless Type IV (Gamekeeper’s) Rheumatoid thumb?

• NSAIDs

• DMARDs

• Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction

• Splinting

• Load distribution