Orthopaedic manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus
Egol, K.A.; Jazrawi, L.M.; DeWal, H.; Su, E.; Leslie, M.P.; Di Cesare, P.E.
Bulletin 60(1): 29-34
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0018-5647 PMID: 11759575 Document Number: 527038
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of unknown origin. It affects multiple organ systems, but most frequently the musculoskeletal system. Highly variable manifestations include small and large joint involvement, spinal involvement, periarticular tissue symptoms, and complications associated with chronic steroid use such as osteonecrosis, osteoporosis, and stress fractures. The following review summarizes the common orthopaedic manifestations of SLE.