Ankylosis of the Upper Arm
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Definition:
Arthritis of the upper arm, 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- Pain and stiffness in the upper arm
- Loss of ROM in the shoulder and elbow
Causes- Chronic inflammation
- Possible immune mechanism
Treatment- Upper arm ROM and stretching
- Postural program
- Upper extremity strengthening exercises
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