Rheumatology Flashcards

1
Q

How do you distinguish inflammatory from non-inflammatory joint swelling

A

Early morning Stiffness:
inflammatory > 30mins
non-inf -

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2
Q

How would you distinguish joint inflammation from bursitis

A

Location

Bursitis: reducible, more localised

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3
Q

How does smoking affect inflammation

A

Pro-inflammatory

Reduced oxygen circulation

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