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The evaluation and initial management of arthritis
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, School of Medicine, San Francisco, USA.
Primary Care
|June 1, 1996
Summary
This review details joint problem diagnosis and treatment. It covers patient history, physical exams, lab tests, imaging, and specific conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and joint sepsis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Joint complaints are a common clinical presentation.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the comprehensive workup for joint complaints.
- To discuss the clinical presentation and treatment of common joint conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of patient interview and physical examination findings.
- Analysis of laboratory and imaging studies.
- Discussion of treatment approaches for specific arthritic conditions.
Main Results:
- Key information for joint complaint evaluation identified.
- Clinical features of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and joint sepsis detailed.
- Treatment strategies and surgical indications for arthritis outlined.
Conclusions:
- A systematic approach to joint problem diagnosis is essential.
- Understanding specific arthritic conditions guides appropriate management.
- Surgical intervention has defined indications in arthritis care.