The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine Vol 28 No 10

October 18, 2011

Early and accurate gout diagnosis and disease management are essential. Making the clinical diagnosis takes into consideration the differential diagnosis supported by the use of clinical, serological, and diagnostic studies.

October 18, 2011

New rheumatoid arthritis (RA) classification criteria were published in 2010. Although classification criteria are intended primarily for clinical trials, they may be used as diagnostic aids in clinical practice and may affect treatment strategies.

October 17, 2011

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex disorder of chronic, widespread pain and tenderness usually accompanied by numerous other symptoms, including fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, nonrestorative sleep, depression, anxiety, and stiffness.

October 11, 2011

Systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma, is a chronic connective-tissue disease that has a multitude of clinical manifestations. These authors offer a guide to recognition and pathogenesis, as well as counsel about management.

October 10, 2011

"Doctor, I'm so relieved to see you," the patient said. "The nurse practitioner told me I have osteoarthritis (OA) all over. I hurt terribly.

October 10, 2011

Adult-onset Still disease (AOSD) is an inflammatory condition characterized by a sudden onset of spiking fever, arthralgia, a salmon-colored evanescent rash, leukocytosis, and an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and serum ferritin level.

October 08, 2011

Spine surgery improves leg pain more than low back pain (LBP), according to findings of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT).

October 08, 2011

The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute has been created to provide comprehensive research, education, recommendations, guidelines, and policy to enhance the experience, development, health, and safety of children and adolescents involved in sports and physical activity.

October 08, 2011

Cigarette smokers are much more likely to report having persistent musculoskeletal pain than nonsmokers, according to an American Pain Society (APS) study.

October 07, 2011

Chondroitin sulfate significantly decreases pain and improves hand function in patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA), according to new research reported by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). The agent also improves grip strength and relieves morning stiffness.

October 05, 2011

Obesity, a strong risk factor for gout, is associated with an earlier age at gout onset. In addition, the risk of gout is increased with obesity in women as well as in men.

October 05, 2011

For persons with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), the combination of 3 of 4 predictors-poor footwear motion control properties, less usual pain, reduced ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, and reduced pain during a single-leg squat-increases the probability of showing marked improvement with foot orthoses

October 05, 2011

Physically demanding occupational tasks (eg, lifting heavy loads) and infections that required antibiotics are associated with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis.

October 05, 2011

Step-down and intensive combinations of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) probably are the most cost-effective strategies for patients with early, active rheumatoid arthritis.

October 05, 2011

Being overweight and reporting vigorous physical activity increase the risk of undergoing total joint replacement (TJR); severe osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common indicator for this procedure.