Rheumatology Flashcards
1
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What is polymyalgia rheumatica?
A
An inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness around the shoulders and hips.
2
Q
Rhabdomyolysis
A
TBC
3
Q
What is fibromyalgia?
A
A disorder that affects muscle and soft tissue characterised by chronic muscle pain, tenderness, fatigue and sleep disturbances.
4
Q
What is lockjaw?
A
A disorder of the jaw muscles characterised by spasm of the mastication muscles in the jaw, limiting its opening
5
Q
What is ankylosing spondylitis?
A
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the bones in the spine (vertebrae) to fuse.
