The five types of psoriatic arthritis

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About psoriatic arthritis: The five types of psoriatic arthritis

http://www.psoriasis.org/about/psa/types.php

There are five types of psoriatic arthritis: symmetric, asymmetric, distal

interphalangeal predominant (DIP), spondylitis and arthritis mutilans.

Symmetric arthritis is much like rheumatoid arthritis but generally milder

with less deformity. It usually affects multiple symmetric pairs of joints

(occurs in the same joints on both sides of the body) and can be disabling.

Asymmetric arthritis can involve a few or many joints and does not occur in

the same joints on both sides of the body. It can affect any joint, such as

the knee, hip, ankle or wrist. The hands and feet may have enlarged

" sausage " digits. The joints may also be warm, tender and red. Individuals

may experience periodic joint pain which is usually responsive to medical

therapy. This form is generally mild, although some people might develop

disabling disease.

Distal interphalangeal predominant (DIP) although the " classic " type, occurs

in only about 5 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis. Primarily, it

involves the distal joints of the fingers and toes (the joint closest to the

nail). Sometimes it is confused with osteoarthritis, but nail changes are

usually prominent.

Spondylitis is inflammation of the the spinal column. In about 5 percent of

individuals with psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis is the predominant

symptom. Inflammation with stiffness of the neck, lower back, sacroiliac or

spinal vertebrae are common symptoms in a larger number of patients, making

motion painful and difficult. Peripheral disease can be present in the

hands, arms, hips, legs and feet.

Arthritis mutilans is a severe, deforming and destructive arthritis that

affects fewer than 5 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis. It

principally affects the small joints of the hands and feet, though there is

frequently associated neck or lower back pain.

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Jo Anne - Here is an article posted in the past about PsA. Perhaps

there's some info in here to help. Michele

The five types of psoriatic arthritis

About psoriatic arthritis: The five types of psoriatic arthritis

http://www.psoriasis.org/about/psa/types.php

There are five types of psoriatic arthritis: symmetric, asymmetric,

distal

interphalangeal predominant (DIP), spondylitis and arthritis mutilans.

Symmetric arthritis is much like rheumatoid arthritis but generally

milder

with less deformity. It usually affects multiple symmetric pairs of

joints

(occurs in the same joints on both sides of the body) and can be

disabling.

Asymmetric arthritis can involve a few or many joints and does not occur

in

the same joints on both sides of the body. It can affect any joint, such

as

the knee, hip, ankle or wrist. The hands and feet may have enlarged

" sausage " digits. The joints may also be warm, tender and red.

Individuals

may experience periodic joint pain which is usually responsive to

medical

therapy. This form is generally mild, although some people might develop

disabling disease.

Distal interphalangeal predominant (DIP) although the " classic " type,

occurs

in only about 5 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis. Primarily,

it

involves the distal joints of the fingers and toes (the joint closest to

the

nail). Sometimes it is confused with osteoarthritis, but nail changes

are

usually prominent.

Spondylitis is inflammation of the the spinal column. In about 5 percent

of

individuals with psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis is the predominant

symptom. Inflammation with stiffness of the neck, lower back, sacroiliac

or

spinal vertebrae are common symptoms in a larger number of patients,

making

motion painful and difficult. Peripheral disease can be present in the

hands, arms, hips, legs and feet.

Arthritis mutilans is a severe, deforming and destructive arthritis that

affects fewer than 5 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis. It

principally affects the small joints of the hands and feet, though there

is

frequently associated neck or lower back pain.

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A slightly old post, but still some good basic info. Michele

The five types of psoriatic arthritis

About psoriatic arthritis: The five types of psoriatic arthritis

http://www.psoriasis.org/about/psa/types.php

There are five types of psoriatic arthritis: symmetric, asymmetric, distal

interphalangeal predominant (DIP), spondylitis and arthritis mutilans.

Symmetric arthritis is much like rheumatoid arthritis but generally milder

with less deformity. It usually affects multiple symmetric pairs of joints

(occurs in the same joints on both sides of the body) and can be disabling.

Asymmetric arthritis can involve a few or many joints and does not occur in

the same joints on both sides of the body. It can affect any joint, such as

the knee, hip, ankle or wrist. The hands and feet may have enlarged

" sausage " digits. The joints may also be warm, tender and red. Individuals

may experience periodic joint pain which is usually responsive to medical

therapy. This form is generally mild, although some people might develop

disabling disease.

Distal interphalangeal predominant (DIP) although the " classic " type, occurs

in only about 5 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis. Primarily, it

involves the distal joints of the fingers and toes (the joint closest to the

nail). Sometimes it is confused with osteoarthritis, but nail changes are

usually prominent.

Spondylitis is inflammation of the the spinal column. In about 5 percent of

individuals with psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis is the predominant

symptom. Inflammation with stiffness of the neck, lower back, sacroiliac or

spinal vertebrae are common symptoms in a larger number of patients, making

motion painful and difficult. Peripheral disease can be present in the

hands, arms, hips, legs and feet.

Arthritis mutilans is a severe, deforming and destructive arthritis that

affects fewer than 5 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis. It

principally affects the small joints of the hands and feet, though there is

frequently associated neck or lower back pain.