Vasculitis neuropathy mimicking lower limb mono-radiculopathy: a study and follow-up of 8 cases.

The aim of this study was to describe misleading lower limb mono radiculopathy revealing peripheral nerve vasculitis. Retrospective review of eight patients with biopsy confirmed vasculitis presenting as mono-radicululopathy in a tertiary referral centre dedicated to patients with rare peripheral neuropathies. Patients presented with chronic (6/8) or acute (n = 2) radiculopathy in L4, L5 or S1 territories associated with subtle systemic signs.

Assessment and determinants of aesthetic discomfort in hand osteoarthritis.

Background: Dissatisfaction with hand appearance is frequently the presenting complaint of patients with hand osteoarthritis (HOA), yet no tool exists for its measurement and few studies have examined aesthetic discomfort.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to measure the extent and to explore the associations of aesthetic concerns in HOA.

Methods: 172 patients with HOA were assessed with tender joint and node count, global and pain scores, Functional Index for Hand Osteoarthritis, Short Form-12, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and posterior-anterior hand radiographs.