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How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Impacts Osteoarthritis Of The Spine?
Question: I would like to know how psoriatic arthritis impacts osteoarthritis of the spine.
Brief Answer:
details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In osteoarthritis there is degeneration of bone and inflammation of the bone tissue.
In psoriatic arthritis there occurs calcification and stiffness of ligaments leading to restriction of movement.
In short osteoarthritis causes pain but no deformity but psoriatic arthritis mainly causes deformity.
If both are present, the spine becomes painful, weak and deformed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
If I am treating the psoriatic arthritis aggressively now and my rheumatologist says that it is early in the disease, might that make a difference in improving my spine even with the osteo? Thank you for your answers.
Brief Answer:
keep exercising
Detailed Answer:
Hello
An aggressive treatment against psoriatic arthritis will definitely help in osteoarthritis.
Just remember to keep exercising so as keep the spine mobile and prevent contracture.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Ok. So... For my final question, did my psoriatic arthritis CAUSE my osteoarthritis? (Thank you for your knowledgeable answers.)
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes, there is a possibility that psoriatic arthritis may lead to osteoarthritis.
In psoriatic arthritis there is sclerosis which may lead to disuse atrophy and damage to bones hence leading to osteoarthritis.
Take treatment for psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis will get resolved on its own.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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