Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following is characterized by pannus formation?
  1. Gouty arthritis
  2. Rheumatoid arthritis
  3. Rheumatoid fever
  4. Grave’s disease
Explanation
Answer - B - Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by pannus formation. During the progress of rheumatoid arthritis, the synovium enlarges, eventually forming pannus. Pannus is a sheet of inflammatory granulation tissue that spreads from the synovial membrane and invades the joint.
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