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Rheumatology, a clinical overview.

Ronald L Whisler1, Linda S Gray, Kevin V Hackshaw

  • 1Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA. whisler-1@medctr.osu.edu

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|January 25, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Foot and ankle symptoms can signal rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Early diagnosis relies on patient history and recognizing risk factors for conditions such as crystal deposition disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Orthopedics
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Foot and ankle abnormalities are frequent early signs of systemic rheumatic diseases.
  • Conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, and crystal deposition disease.
  • Identifying at-risk patient subsets is crucial for early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of accurate patient history in diagnosing rheumatic diseases presenting with foot and ankle symptoms.
  • To emphasize the role of laboratory tests in diagnosis while acknowledging their limitations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of rheumatic diseases affecting the foot and ankle.
  • Analysis of the diagnostic utility of patient history and specific laboratory markers.

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  • Identification of patient populations at higher risk for specific rheumatic conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Accurate patient history is paramount for the early diagnosis of systemic rheumatic diseases.
    • Certain patient groups have a higher predisposition to specific rheumatic diseases involving the foot and ankle.
    • Laboratory tests like rheumatoid factor and C-reactive protein can aid diagnosis but require careful interpretation.

    Conclusions:

    • Systemic rheumatic diseases often manifest initially in the foot and ankle.
    • A thorough patient history and risk factor assessment are essential for timely diagnosis.
    • Laboratory tests are supportive but not definitive; their limitations must be understood in clinical decision-making.