Joint pain.
review · Level V
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Abstract
This article reviews the approach an internist might take with a patient with joint pain. It emphasizes aspects of the history and physical examination that help yield a diagnosis. The use of simple laboratory tests is reviewed, and common questions are answered. Some general management issues are discussed, although disease-specific therapy is beyond the scope of this article. It is hoped that this article will help an internist successfully diagnose most patients who present with joint pain.
Medical subject headings
- Arthralgia