Cortext: Rheumatology Concepts Flashcards

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What does “arthralgia” mean?

A

Pain in a joint

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What are the two main categories of arthritis?

A

Inflammatory arthritis

Non-inflammatory arthritis ( commonly osteoarthritis)

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What two categories can inflammatory arthritis be divided into?

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Sero-positive arthritis (incl. RA and connective tissue disease)

Sero-negative (many different types, incl. Reactive arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis etc)

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