Soft Tissue Rheumatism and Joint Hypermobility

Question 1

describe what soft tissue rheumatism is

Answer 1

general term to describe pain caused by inflammation of ligament, tendon, muscle or nerve near a joint

Question 2

is the pain in soft tissue rheumatism usually localised or generalised

Answer 2

usually localised confined to specific site

if generalised consider fibromyalgia

Question 3

what is the most common site of soft tissue rheumatism

Answer 3

shoulder

Question 4

what other sites can be affected by soft tissue rheumatism

Answer 4

elbow, wrist, pelvis, foot

Question 5

what investigations are can be used in soft tissue rheumatism

Answer 5

X-ray, MRI

usually unnecessary

Question 6

what treatment is used in soft tissue rheumatism

Answer 6

pain control(analgesia), rest + ice compression, physiotherapy, steroid injections, surgery

Question 7

what gender does joint hypermobility syndrome affect most commonly

Answer 7

females

Question 8

when in life does joint hypermobility usually present

Answer 8

childhood or 3rd decade

Question 9

what kind of syndrome is joint hypermobility

Answer 9

genetic(rare)

Question 10

define what joint hypermobility syndrome is

Answer 10

joint hypermobility with pain lasting longer than 3 months

Question 11

what part of the joint does joint hypermobility affect

Answer 11

connective tissue

Question 12

what are some symptoms and signs of joint hypermobility

Answer 12

joint pains(eg after exercise/work), joint stiffness, foot + ankle pain, neck + backache, frequent sprains/dislocations, thin stretchy skin

Question 13

what score used in diagnosis of joint hypermobility syndrome

Answer 13

modified Beighton score

Question 14

what treatment is used in joint hypermobility

Answer 14

patient education, physiotherapy, analgesia if required(avoid opiates)