Soft tissue rheumatism Flashcards
What is soft tissue rheumatism?
This is a general term used to describe pain that is caused by inflammation or damage to ligaments, tendons, muscles or nerves near a joint, rather than either the bone or cartilage
How will soft tissue rheumatism present?
In cases of soft tissue rheumatism, pain should be confined to a specific site, such as the shoulder or wrist
What should be considered in cases of more generalised soft tissue pain, if soft tissue rheumatism was suspected?
Fibromyalgia
What is the most common location of soft tissue rheumatism?
Shoulder
What are some examples of soft tissue conditions surrounding the shoulder?
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Rotator cuff tendinosis
- Calcific tendonitis
- Impingement
- Partial rotator cuff tear
- Full rotator cuff tear
What are some examples of soft tissue conditions surrounding the elbow?
- Medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s elbow)
- Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis elbow)
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
What are some examples of soft tissue conditions surrounding the wrist?
- De-Quervains tenosynovitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
What are some examples of soft tissue conditions surrounding the pelvis?
- Trochanteric bursitis
- Iliopsoas bursitis
- Ischiogluteal bursitis
- Stress enthesopathies
