There is a lot to be understood about inflammatory myopathies. Get a detailed education about the characteristics of the muscle disease, appropriate evaluation strategies, diagnosing, and management.
Know the process for a thorough musculoskeletal examination, from recognizing physical examination findings in common rheumatic diseases to demonstrating an appropriate joint examination, and more.
The final activity of the series studies four pediatric rheumatic disease patients. Gain insight into examining, diagnosing, and implementing a patient-centered approach for each child and their family.
Explore several patient cases presenting with a variety of symptoms and widespread muscle pain. Learn more about the different regional musculoskeletal disorders and their various treatment options.
Your case-based learning continues with two patients presenting symptoms of osteoarthritis. You will learn more about key characteristics, common descriptions of pain, and how to interpret imaging tests.
Distinguish symptoms and physical findings, learn the approach for evaluation, determine the need for further subspecialty evaluations, and the treatment approaches for seronegative spondyloarthropathy.