Conclusion
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the articulations in patients with psoriasis. It can be mild or severe, with deformity and destruction of the articulation in the worst-case scenario.
Symptoms are similar to rheumatoid arthritis, including pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the affected articulations. The treatment usually involves a combination of physical therapy and pain medications. In some cases, patients may also require antirheumatic drugs and biologic therapy. Surgery is reserved for patients with severe involvement of the articulations, deformity, and functional limitations.