Insufficiency fracture of the tibial plateau In rheumatoid arthritis

Authors

  • Luis Vidal Neira Hospital De Apoyo María Auxiliadora
  • Ernesto Ausejo de Pomar Hospital De Apoyo María Auxiliadora
  • Roque Cano Perez Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear
  • Rosanna Morales Guzmán-Barron Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear
  • Pina Ara Freyre Universidad San Martín de Porres
  • Walter Cruzalegui Rangel Hospital De Apoyo María Auxiliadora

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35663/amp.1992.162.1715

Keywords:

Artritis Reumatoide

Abstract

The ocurrence of insufficiency fractures in patients with long-standing, rheumatoid arthritis has not been sufficiently emphasized. 

Osteoporosis due to rheumatoid arthritis, corticosteroid therapy, contracture and angular deformity of the extremity, combine to predispose to the ocurrence of the insufficiency fractures in these patients. Additionally, the pain and disability caused by the fracture is often attributed to rheumatoid joint involvement, masking the diagnosis of insufficiency fracture. The fracture may not be visible on radiographs near the onset of symptoms, and the bone scanning can help in make an early diagnosis. 

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Published

1992-06-30

Issue

Section

REPORT OF CLINICAL CASES

How to Cite

1.
Insufficiency fracture of the tibial plateau In rheumatoid arthritis. Acta Med Peru [Internet]. 1992 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 29];16(2):141-5. Available from: https://amp.cmp.org.pe/index.php/AMP/article/view/1715