Arthropathy [8K 2027]

Caused by the buildup of microscopic crystals in the joint, such as gout (uric acid) or pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate).

Characterized by active inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthropathies . arthropathy

is a broad medical term referring to any disease or disorder affecting the body's joints. While often used interchangeably with arthritis , arthritis is actually a specific subset of arthropathy that specifically involves joint inflammation. Classification of Arthropathies Caused by the buildup of microscopic crystals in

Joint conditions are generally categorized by their underlying mechanism: arthropathy