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Introduction to Rheumatology Flashcards

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What is rheumatology?

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

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What is arthritis?

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Inflammation of a joint/joints

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What are the symptoms and signs of arthritis?

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Pain
Stiffness
Swelling 
Functional impairment 
Systemic symptoms 
Tenderness
Restriction of movement 
Head 
Redness
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What is the spectrum of rheumatic diseases?

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Rheumatoid arthritis 
Sero-negative arthritis
Crystal arthritis 
Connective tissue disease 
Systemic vasculitis
Bone disease 
Osteoarthritis
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