Introduction to Rheumatology Flashcards
1
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What is rheumatology?
A
- Rheumatology is the Medical Specialty that deals with the investigation, diagnosis and management of patients with arthritis and other related conditions
- This incorporates more than 200 disorders including inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease and bone disease
2
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What is arthritis?
A
Inflammation of a joint(s)
3
Q
What are the symptoms of arthritis?
A
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Functional impairment
- Systemic symptoms
4
Q
What are the signs of arthritis?
A
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Restriction of movement
- (Heat)
- (Redness)
- Systemic features
5
Q
What is included on the spectrum of rheumatic disease?
A
- RA
- Sero negative arthritis
- Crystal arthritis
- Connective tissue disease
- Systemic vasculitis
- Bone disease
-Osteoarthritis
