Intro

Question 1

What symptoms indicate an inflammatory process?

Answer 1

1. AM stiffness > 1 hr
2. Fatigue!!
3. Better with activity
4. Worse with rest
5. Systemic Sx
6. Steroid responsivw

Question 2

What symptoms indicate a mechanical process?

Answer 2

1. Am stiffness < 30 min
2. Minimal fatigue
3. Worse with activity
4. Better with rest
5. No systemic sxs
6. Not responsive to steroids

Question 3

What are the red flags of joint pain? (there are 6)

Answer 3

1. Fevers, rigors, wt loss
2. NO COMFORTABLE POSITION
3. Awakens pt from sleep
4. Loss of fxn
5. Trauma
6. Malignancy