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Ankylosis of the Forearm
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Definition:
Arthritis of the forearm, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Symptoms- Stiffness in the forearm
- Loss of ROM in the elbow or wrist
Causes- Chronic inflammation
- Possible immune mechanism
Treatment- Forearm ROM and stretching
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Posture program
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