An autoimmune disorder in which joints are affected...

An autoimmune disorder in which joints are affected bilaterally and which involves pannus formation and gradual joint immobilization is (a) bursitis, (b) gout, (c) osteoarthritis,
(d) rheumatoid arthritis.

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Key Concepts

Pannus Formation

Pannus formation refers to the development of a thick, abnormal layer of granulation tissue within the joint. This tissue, which arises from chronic inflammation, invades and erodes cartilage and bone, contributing significantly to joint destruction.

Progressive Joint Damage

Progressive joint damage encapsulates the gradual deterioration of joint structures over time, leading to loss of function, deformity, and immobilization. This concept is central to understanding chronic inflammatory joint diseases where sustained inflammation causes irreversible harm.

Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. In the context of joint diseases, this results in chronic inflammation that can damage synovial joints and lead to progressive deformities.

Inflammatory Arthritis

Inflammatory arthritis describes a group of joint disorders characterized by inflammation of the joint lining, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness. This category distinguishes itself from degenerative joint diseases by the systemic inflammatory processes involved.

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