The knee is the most common joint affected. An extreme form of osteoarthritis caused by a disturbance in the sensory innervation of a joint. Acute Rheumatic Fever Group A B-hemolytic strep infections. Hallmark is synovitis. Characteristics - Usually an insidious onset of morning stiffness and polyarthritis.
Radiographs demonstrate periarticular erosions and osteopenia.
Treatment - Control of synovitis and pain, maintenance of joint function, and prevention of deformities are the goals of therapy. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Arthritis - Three major types are recognised. Reiter's Syndrome - Classic presentation is a young male with a triad of urethritis, conjunctivitis, and oligoarticular arthritis. Many different HLA loci may be involved.