Signs and Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis Enthesitis
The most typical signs of psoriatic arthritis enthesitis include joint stiffness, pain, and tenderness. You tend to notice these symptoms more clearly when moving because the entheses play a key role in movements. The affected areas may become swollen and red as well. In most cases, enthesitis often affects 1 or 2 body parts at once, especially the elbow, foot bottom, and heel back. The toe or finger can be inflamed as well. Some people may experience changes in the toenails or fingernails, such as nail pitting, nail cracking, or nail separation. When enthesitis become chronic, bone spurs may occur in the affected area. [3]
