Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) – Flashcards
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Name the most common form of arthritis in children.
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JRA
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What is the usual onset age for JRA?
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Between ages 2 and 4 years
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What sex is JRA more common in?
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Girls
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How is JRA diagnosed?
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Presence of persistent arthritis in one or more joints for 6 or more weeks. Other conditions are ruled out before the diagnosis of JRA is given.
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What are the symptoms of JRA?
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- joint inflammation, stiffness, and contracture. - Weakness around the involved joints. - change in growth patterns.
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What are the effects of JRA most commonly connected to?
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synovial fluid changes, and joint damage
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What are the 3 forms of JRA?
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1. Pauci-Artticular JRA 2. Poly-Articular JRA 3. Systemic JRA
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This form of JRA involves fewer than five joints.
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Pauci-Artticular JRA
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This form of JRA involves more than five joints.
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Poly-Articular JRA
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This form of JRA is commonly referred to as Still's disease it is polyarticular and organ involvement is present
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Systemic JRA
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What are the symptoms of Systemic JRA?
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1. High fever. 2. Rash. 3. Anorexia. 4. Elevated white blood count. 5. Enlargement of the liver and spleen.
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What are the implications for Occupational Therapy intervention for JRA?
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1. Splinting may be used. 2. Involve the client in Passive and Active Range of Motion programs. 3. Monitor joint function and prevention of deformity. 4. Educate the client in energy conservation and the use of adaptive equipment to put less stress on the joints.
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What is another name for systemic JRA?
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Still's disease
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Is it a good idea to educate someone with JRA on energy conservation techniques?
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Yes
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Why would you teach someone with JRA to use adaptive equipment?
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To put less stress on the joints.
