Tyler McKinna Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Alternative Names: Juvenile chronic polyarthritis; JRA; Still disease Definition: A chronic, inflammatory disease that may cause joint or connective tissue damage. The onset occurs before Age 16. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: JRA is thought to belong to the collagen classes of disease (those diseases that involve connective tissue). It is a complicated disease. The primary manifestation is arthritis, but the disease may involve other body systems such as the heart …showed first 75 words of 689 total…

…showed last 75 words of 689 total…indicated, including joint replacement. Expectations (prognosis): JRA is seldom life threatening. Long periods of spontaneous remission are typical. Often JRA improves or remits at puberty. Approximately 75% of JRA patients eventually enter remission with minimal functional loss and deformity. The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group. Here, members share common experiences and problems.. Complications:  loss of vision or decreased vision  total joint destruction of the major weight-bearing joints  chronic spondyloarthropathy