Dachshund toe

Typical reactive arthritis begins 2-4 weeks after a urogenital or intestinal infection. Most are young men. Reactive arthritis is typical of asymmetric oligoarthritis, with an average of 4 joints, mainly in the lower limbs. The knee, ankle, and metatarsophalangeal joints are the most common, and upper limb joints can also be involved. Hip joint disease is rare. Involvement of sternoclavicular, shoulder and temporomandibular joints is seen in a small number of patients. Reactive arthritis affected joints are typically characterized by swelling, fever, tenderness, and pain when active and passive. When your toes or fingers are involved. The entire toe (finger) was diffusely swollen. This behavior is called a sausage toe. Dachshund toe is a clinical manifestation of reactive arthritis. Reactive arthritis is acute non-suppurative arthritis secondary to infections elsewhere in the body. Reactive arthritis following an intestinal or urogenital infection is most common. Occurred mostly in the age of 18 to 40 years, children and the elderly can also be seen. There was no significant difference in incidence between men and women. There is no regional difference in the disease and it can occur around the world.

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