Intro to Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
What is rheumatology?
A
The medical speciality that deals with the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with arthritis and other related conditions
2
Q
Apart from arthritis, what other conditions are commonly encountered in rheumatology?
A
1) Inflammatory arthritis
2) Connective tissue disease
3) Bone disease
4) Systemic vasculitis
5) Sero-negative arthritis
3
Q
What is arthritis?
A
Inflammation of a joint(s)
4
Q
What are the symptoms of arthritis?
A
1 - Pain
2 - Stiffness
3 - Swelling
4 - Functional Impairement
5 - Systemic Symptoms
5
Q
What are the clinical signs of arthritis?
A
1 - Tenderness
2 - Swelling
3 - Restriction of Movement
4 - Systemic features
