Psoriatic Arthritis (cont.)
Medical Author:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Medical Editor:
Catherine Burt Driver, MD
Catherine Burt Driver, MDCatherine Burt Driver, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Driver is a member of the American College of Rheumatology. She currently is in active practice in the field of rheumatology in Mission Viejo, Calif., where she is a partner in Mission Internal Medical Group. IN THIS ARTICLE
Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisNo specific tests are available to determine if you have psoriatic arthritis. Your doctor will base the diagnosis on X-ray findings and on your signs and symptoms. Your doctor may perform blood tests to assess your arthritis. Radiographic (X-ray) features will help your doctor distinguish psoriatic arthritis from other types of arthritis. Your doctor may perform a CT scan or MRI of your pelvis and hip if you have spine, pelvis, or hip symptoms. Your doctor may also perform an MRI to assess joint involvement, especially of the hands and feet. Psoriatic Arthritis TreatmentThe goal of treatment for psoriatic arthritis is to control inflammation. Skin symptoms and joint symptoms are usually treated at the same time. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Psoriatic Arthritis
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