Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis (joint inflammation) that can occur in people who have the skin disease psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common condition characterized by scaly red and white skin patches.Psoriatic arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the spine.he cause of psoriatic arthritis is not known; however, doctors believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors is involved. Research shows that people with psoriatic arthritis often have a family member with psoriasis or arthritis.
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that surgically destroys (ablates) the lining of your uterus (endometrium). The goal of endometrial ablation is to reduce menstrual flow. In some women, menstrual flow may stop completely. No incisions are needed for endometrial ablation.
cedures the uterus undergoes, the more likely the chance of intrauterine adhesions. Endometrial ablation is a commonly utilized, minimally invasive technique for the control of menorrhagia. In many patients who undergo endometrial ablation, signiï¬ cant synechiae may form, which can preclude further evaluation of the endometrium in the case of future dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Figures 10.3aâd shows a uterine cavity that was ablated years before; the patient subsequently presented with dysfunctional bleeding. The uterine cavity was visualized, with signiï¬ cant synechiae noted.