Rheumatoid arthritis

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Bilateral os acetabuli and protrusio acetabuli with geode and possible avascular necrosis of the right femoral head. Marked joint loss bilaterally. Background of osteopenia.

x-ray

Erosion of the superior dens and smaller eroded posterior spinous processes.

Extension C1-2 distance measures: 5 to 6mm

Flexion C1-2 distance measures: 7mm

Some erosive facet change and osteopenia noted.

In flexion C2-3 4mm slip corrects in flexion, C6-7 5 to 6mm slip with correction by 4mm.

Case Discussion

The patient has a known history of rheumatoid arthritis

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