bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Psoriatic Arthritis
Introduction
Psoriatic arthritis is a Overview of Spondyloarthritis and a form of joint inflammation that occurs in some people who have Joint inflammation can develop in people who have psoriasis. Joints commonly involved include the hips, knees, fingers, and toes. The diagnosis is based on symptoms. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (such asmethotrexate),cyclosporine, and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors can help. Psoriatic arthritis resembles Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) but does not produce the antibodies characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis occurs in about 30% of people with 