Soft Tissue Rheumatism Flashcards
1
Q
define soft tissue rheumatism
A
inflammation to ligaments, tendons, muscles or nerves near a joint
2
Q
presentation
A
pain, confined to a specific site
3
Q
diagnosis
A
XR (MRI if fails to settle)
inflammatory markers
4
Q
management
A
pain control RICE PT steroid injections surgery
5
Q
diagnosis of joint hyper mobility syndrome
A
Beighton score
6
Q
presentation of joint hypermobility
A
arthralgia
premature OA
investigations are normal
7
Q
management of hypermobility
A
physiotherapy
