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| What is the most important part of the evaluation of Rheumatic disease? |
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Definition
| Careful and detailed history |
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| What are some main differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
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Definition
1) RA involves MCPs and PIP but spares DIPs and MCP of fourth digit
2) OA involves PIPs and DIPs
3) RA morning stiffness of >30 min
4) Pain worsened by weight bearing and movement is indicative of OA
5) More intense pain and swelling at rest is suggestive of RA
6) OA has mainly subcondral erosion where RA has extra-articular erosion |
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Term
| which lab is markedly increased in Rheumatic patients during an acute phase response? |
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Definition
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| What is perhaps the most important test in rheumatology? |
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Definition
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| What is the most common type of arthritis? |
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Definition
| OA, one of most common causes of disability and dependence |
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| What study is considered essential for diagnosis of OA? |
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Definition
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| What is swelling usually related to in OA? |
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Definition
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| What is almost seen in the knee with OA? |
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Definition
| crepitus, limited motion, and pain on motion |
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Term
| Where is the pain usually located where with hip involvement in OA? |
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Definition
| upper thigh or inguinal region, sometimes radiating to knee |
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Term
| What is OA of the cervical and lumbar spine referred to as? |
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Definition
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| What is seen in the spine with OA that causes chronic radicular leg pain that is worse with activity and better with rest? |
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Definition
| spinal stenosis w/resultant cord compression |
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Term
| What is seen in the spine with OA that causes chronic radicular leg pain that is worse with activity and better with rest? |
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Definition
| spinal stenosis w/resultant cord compression |
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Term
| What is the most common musculoskeletal complaint requiring medical attention? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the prognosis for patients with acute back pain? |
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Definition
| 90% of pain will disappear in 1 month |
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Term
| Where do most lumbar disk herniations occur? |
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Definition
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| Where is most shoulder pain from? |
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