Question

1. describe the distinguishing clinical features and joint deformities associated with jaccouds arthritis.
2. clinical features:
3. non - erosive arthritis: mc is sle (systemic lupus erythematosus)
4. recurrent migratory arthritis
5. joint deformities: these deformities are reduce or diminished by placing the pts hand on a solid flat surface.
6. ulnar deviation of the phalanges
7. swan - neck deformities
8. boutonniere deformities

Explanation:

Jagoud's arthritis is often related to SLE. Its clinical features include non - erosive and recurrent migratory arthritis. Joint deformities such as ulnar deviation of phalanges, swan - neck and boutonniere deformities can be reduced by placing the hand on a flat surface.

Answer:

Clinical features: Non - erosive arthritis (most commonly associated with SLE), recurrent migratory arthritis. Joint deformities: Ulnar deviation of the phalanges, swan - neck deformities, boutonniere deformities.