intro to rheumatology Flashcards

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what is rheumatology

A

medical speciality that deals w investigation, diagnosis and management of patients with arthritis

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what is arthritis

A

inflammation of a joint or joints

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symptoms of arthritis

A
pain 
stiffness
swelling 
functional impairment 
systemic symptoms
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4
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signs of arthritis

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tenderness
swelling 
ROM 
heat
redness
systemic features
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