Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

When should you refer osteoarthritis for a joint replacement? _____

Clinical sign = _____

What investigation is needed to confirm hereditary haemochromatosis alongside iron studies? _____

Rheumatoid arthritis is _____ with activity

Hint: worsened/improved

_____ is a degenerative disorder of the synovial joints due to advanced age & overuse

_____ BMI is a modifiable risk factor for osteoarthritis **bonus: why?

Hint: low/high

Spot Diagnosis = _____

A red flag symptom in rheumatoid arthritis is _____ stiffness/pain because it can lead to atlantoaxial subluxation

Hint: location

Haemochromatosis is often a(n) _____ finding as it is asymptomatic until a later stage

_____ can be done to help rule out inflammatory arthritis when suspecting osteoarthritis

Hint: ix