Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
How do you distinguish inflammatory from non-inflammatory joint swelling
A
Early morning Stiffness:
inflammatory > 30mins
non-inf -
2
Q
How would you distinguish joint inflammation from bursitis
A
Location
Bursitis: reducible, more localised
3
Q
How does smoking affect inflammation
A
Pro-inflammatory
Reduced oxygen circulation