Intro to Rheumatology Flashcards

1
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What is rheumatology?

A

The medical speciality that deals with the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with arthritis and other related conditions

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Apart from arthritis, what other conditions are commonly encountered in rheumatology?

A

1) Inflammatory arthritis
2) Connective tissue disease
3) Bone disease
4) Systemic vasculitis
5) Sero-negative arthritis

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3
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What is arthritis?

A

Inflammation of a joint(s)

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What are the symptoms of arthritis?

A

1 - Pain

2 - Stiffness

3 - Swelling

4 - Functional Impairement

5 - Systemic Symptoms

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What are the clinical signs of arthritis?

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1 - Tenderness

2 - Swelling

3 - Restriction of Movement

4 - Systemic features

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