Rheumatoid Arthritis Animation
Summary
TLDRThis video explains the role of bones and joints in supporting the body's structure and movement, focusing on synovial joints, cartilage, and the impact of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is described as an autoimmune disorder that damages joints and can affect other organs. The video outlines how this condition causes inflammation, joint destruction, and potential ankylosis. Treatment options, including medications like NSAIDs, steroids, and biologics, as well as physical therapy and surgical procedures such as joint replacement, are discussed to manage symptoms and slow disease progression.
Takeaways
- 𦴠Bones provide support for the body and aid in movement.
- π€ Joints connect two or more bones and can be immovable, slightly movable, or freely movable.
- π§ Movable joints are surrounded by a synovial membrane that produces synovial fluid to lubricate and nourish joint tissues.
- π‘οΈ Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones, allowing smooth movement in joints.
- πͺ Joints provide flexibility, precision, and help support body weight.
- π₯ Arthritis is a disorder that affects joints, causing pain and inflammation.
- 𧬠Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the body mistakenly attacks joint and organ tissues.
- π¦ In rheumatoid arthritis, white blood cells attack the synovial membrane, causing inflammation and destruction of cartilage and bone.
- β οΈ Ankylosis, the fusion of bones in a joint, can result from untreated rheumatoid arthritis, leading to loss of movement.
- π Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis includes NSAIDs, steroids, DMARDs, biologics, and in severe cases, surgical procedures like joint replacement or fusion.
Q & A
What is the function of bones in the body?
-Bones provide support for the body and aid in its movement.
What is a joint, and how is it classified?
-A joint is the place where two or more bones meet. Joints can be classified as immovable, slightly movable, or freely movable.
What is the role of synovial fluid in movable joints?
-Synovial fluid lubricates and nourishes joint tissues, such as cartilage, allowing for smooth movement.
What is the function of articular cartilage in joints?
-Articular cartilage is a tough, slippery covering on the ends of bones that allows smooth joint movement.
What is arthritis, and how does it affect joints?
-Arthritis is any disorder that affects joints, causing pain and inflammation.
What is rheumatoid arthritis, and which parts of the body does it commonly affect?
-Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks joint and organ tissues. It commonly affects the wrists, hands, knees, ankles, and feet.
How does rheumatoid arthritis impact the body beyond the joints?
-Rheumatoid arthritis can affect other organs, including the eyes, skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, nervous system, and digestive tract.
What is the process by which rheumatoid arthritis damages joints?
-In rheumatoid arthritis, white blood cells release chemicals called cytokines that attack the cells of the synovial membrane, causing inflammation, tissue destruction, and eventual joint damage.
What treatment options are available for rheumatoid arthritis?
-Treatment options include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, physical and occupational therapy, low-impact exercises, and in severe cases, surgical procedures like joint replacement or fusion.
What is ankylosis, and how is it related to rheumatoid arthritis?
-Ankylosis is the fusion or growing together of bones in a joint, which can result from untreated rheumatoid arthritis and leads to the loss of joint mobility.
Outlines
𦴠Understanding Joints and Arthritis
Bones provide essential support and aid in body movement. Joints, where two or more bones meet, can be immovable, slightly movable, or freely movable. Movable joints are surrounded by a synovial membrane, which contains synovial fluid that lubricates and nourishes joint tissues like cartilage. Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones, ensuring smooth joint movement. Joints provide flexibility and support the bodyβs weight. Arthritis, a disorder affecting joints, can cause pain and inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks joint and organ tissues. This condition typically affects joints on both sides of the body, like wrists, hands, knees, and feet, but can also impact organs such as the eyes, heart, lungs, and kidneys. In rheumatoid arthritis, white blood cells release chemicals that damage the synovial membrane, causing inflammation, swelling, and joint damage. Over time, untreated arthritis can lead to the fusion of bones (ankylosis), resulting in loss of joint mobility.
π Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but treatments can help manage inflammation, pain, and slow joint damage. Medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are often prescribed. If standard DMARDs are ineffective, biologic DMARDs may be used. Physical and occupational therapy, along with low-impact exercise, can strengthen muscles and improve joint flexibility. In severe cases, surgical procedures like joint replacement (arthroplasty) or joint fusion (arthrodesis) may be recommended. Synovectomy, which involves removing the synovial membrane, may also be performed. In extreme cases, artificial joints can be used. Consulting a healthcare provider for personalized advice is essential.
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Keywords
π‘Bones
π‘Joint
π‘Synovial membrane
π‘Articular cartilage
π‘Rheumatoid arthritis
π‘Autoimmune disorder
π‘Synovial fluid
π‘Cytokines
π‘Pannus
π‘Ankylosis
Highlights
Bones provide support for the body and aid in its movement.
Joints are the places where two or more bones meet and may be immovable, slightly movable, or freely movable.
A synovial membrane surrounds movable joints, and synovial fluid lubricates and nourishes joint tissue.
Articular cartilage is a tough, slippery covering on the ends of bones that allows smooth joint movement.
Joints give the body flexibility, precision of movement, and help in supporting the body's weight.
Arthritis is a disorder affecting joints, causing pain and inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks joint and organ tissues.
In rheumatoid arthritis, white blood cells release chemicals that attack the synovial membrane, leading to joint damage.
Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis causes fluid buildup, swelling, and can eventually lead to ankylosis (fusion of bones in the joint).
There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but treatments like NSAIDs, steroids, and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) can help manage symptoms.
Biologic DMARDs are newer treatments for rheumatoid arthritis when standard DMARDs are ineffective.
Physical and occupational therapy, along with low-impact exercises, can help increase muscle strength and keep joints flexible.
Surgical procedures, like joint replacement or joint fusion, may be recommended for severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Joint replacement (arthroplasty) is recommended for joints that are difficult to replace.
A synovectomy is a procedure where the synovial membrane is removed in cases of severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Transcripts
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bones Provide support for the body and
Aid in its
movement the pl where two or more bones
meet is called a
joint joints may be immovable slightly
movable or freely
movable a sovial membrane surrounds
movable
joints inside the membrane synovial
fluid lubricates and nourishes Joint
tissue such as
cartilage articular cartilage is a tough
slippery covering on the ends of the
bones which allows smooth joint movement
movement joints give the body
flexibility Precision of movement and
help in supporting the body's
weight arthritis is any disorder that
affects joints it can cause pain and
inflammation rheumatoid arthritis is the
second most common type of
arthritis the joints most commonly
affected are in the wrists hands
knees
ankles and
feet it typically occurs at the same
joint on both sides of the
body it can also affect other organs in
the body such as the
eyes
skin
heart
lungs kidney
nervous
system and digestive
tract rheumatoid arthritis is an
autoimmune
disorder this means the body attacks
Itself by
mistake in rheumatoid arthritis the
immune system attacks joint and organ
tissues here's how it
happens the white blood cells of the
immune system system move into the
joint they release chemicals called cyto
which attack the cells of the synovial
membrane these chemicals cause synovial
cells to release other destructive
substances they also cause the synovial
membrane to grow new blood vessels and
form a thickened area called a
panis over time as the panis grows grows
it invades and destroys areas of
cartilage and bone inside the
joint inflammation causes fluid buildup
in the joint making the joint
swell eventually without treatment the
joint space Narrows and ankylosis can
occur ankylosis is Fusion or growing
together of bones in the
joint this results in the loss of the
ability to move the joint
there is no cure for rheumatoid
arthritis however doctors commonly
prescribe various combinations of the
following medications that when taken
together can reduce inflammation and
pain and slow down joint
damage these include non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs or
Neds
steroids and standard disease modifying
anti-rheumatic drugs or
deards if standard deards aren't working
doctors May prescribe newer drugs called
biologics also known as biologic
deards physical and occupational therapy
along with low impact exercise can
increase muscle strength and help keep
joints
limber for severe rheumatoid arthritis
that has not been helped by other
treatments a doctor May recommend a
surgical
procedure for example a joint
replacement procedure also known as an
arthroplasty may be
recommended for joints that are
difficult to replace joint Fusion also
known as arthodesis may be
recommended during this procedure the
joint is removed and the bones are fused
together with bone
graft another surgical procedure for
severe rheumatoid arthritis is a
ccty during this procedure the synovial
membrane surrounding the joint is
removed in some cases an arthritic joint
may need to be replaced with an
artificial
joint for more information talk to a
healthc care
provider
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