Juvenila Rheumatoid Arthritis

synonyms: JRA, juvemile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

JRA ICD-9

JRA Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

• Peak onset =2-4y/o. 50% of children seak medical attention before age 4.
• Knee most commonly affected followed by ankle/subtalar joints and then elbow.
• Average disease duration = 2yrs 9months. 50% last <2yrs.

JRA Anatomy

JRA Clinical Evaluation

JRA Xray / Diagnositc Tests

JRA Classification / Treatment

• Pauciarticular: patientes with fewer than 5 joints involved
• Oligoarticular: high risk of uveitis, opthalmology consult indicated.

JRA Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

JRA Complications

JRA Follow-up Care

JRA Review References

• Griffin PP, JAMA 1963;184:23
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