Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints and entheses (including the axial skeleton) that presents in a pattern of flares and remissions and is prevalent among patients with psoriasis. Treatment generally revolves around managing inflammation and consists of pharmacotherapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologic agents, as well as physical therapy. However, despite pharmacotherapy, joint destruction in PsA may be significant and can involve cartilage, ligaments, synovium, and bones. For patients who experience severe joint contracture, pain, or functional impairment, surgery is warranted (usually in the form of synovectomy or total joint replacement), with the aim of correcting intra- and extra-articular abnormalities and restoring stability.
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Cite this: Evan Dombrosky. Fast Five Quiz: The Role of Joint Replacement Surgery in Psoriatic Arthritis - Medscape - Apr 30, 2024.
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