Cortext: Rheumatology Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
What does “arthralgia” mean?
A
Pain in a joint
2
Q
What are the two main categories of arthritis?
A
Inflammatory arthritis
Non-inflammatory arthritis ( commonly osteoarthritis)
3
Q
What two categories can inflammatory arthritis be divided into?
A
Sero-positive arthritis (incl. RA and connective tissue disease)
Sero-negative (many different types, incl. Reactive arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis etc)