Curriculum
- 25 Sections
- 129 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Osteoporosis7
- Rickets & Osteomalacia1
- Osteoarthritis8
- Chronic Pain6
- Back Pain6
- Sciatica6
- Spondylarthritis5
- Rheumatoid Arthritis4
- Dmard’s5
- Non-specific Neck Pain4
- Specific Neck Pain4
- Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome6
- Leg Cramps6
- Baker’s Cyst6
- Pre-patellar Bursitis6
- Bunions6
- Plantar Fasciitis5
- Achilles Tendinopathy6
- Dupuytren Contractures6
- Olecranon Bursitis6
- Tennis Elbow6
- Shoulder Pain5
- Knee Pain5
- Vasculitis4
Definition, Etiology & Risk Factors
Definition
• Group of chronic rheumatological conditions causing MSK and extra-MSK manifestations
• Features of axial and peripheral spondylarthritis can overlap.
Etiology
• Genetic component: HLA-B27 positive
Risk Factors
• Age < 45 years
• Family history
• HLA-B27 positive