Arthritis Associates of Erie

05/22/2026

The office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen May 26, 2026, regular hours. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend!



05/15/2026

Gouty tophi are nodular masses of monosodium urate crystals deposited in the soft tissues of the body. They are a late complication of hyperuricaemia and develop in more than half of patients with untreated gout.
Complications of tophi include pain, soft tissue damage and deformity, joint destruction and nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

05/08/2026

05/02/2026

Nail pitting

04/10/2026

04/04/2026

Pernio (Chilblains)
Chilblains (pernio) are small, itchy, painful red or purple bumps caused by an abnormal reaction to cold, damp air, usually appearing on fingers, toes, or face. They typically heal within 2–3 weeks, aided by keeping skin warm and dry. Prevent them by dressing in layers, avoiding rapid re-warming, and not smoking.

03/27/2026

Statin Induced Polymyositis

03/21/2026

Behçet's disease is a rare, chronic autoimmune disorder causing systemic vasculitis—inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body—leading to recurrent, painful mouth and ge***al sores, eye inflammation, and skin issues. Primarily affecting young adults in their 20s–40s, it has no cure, but symptoms are managed through medication, including Colchicine, steroids, and immunosuppressants.

03/13/2026

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)