SERONEGATIVE ARTHRITIS-PATHOLOGY
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SUMMARY
1. Enthisitis (plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis) is common, the synovium is secondarily involved.
2. Monocytes/macrophages/dendritic cells release IL-12/23.
3. This then stimulates TH-17 cells, which eventually leads to release of TNF-alpha & leads to new bone formation.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
