Exploring Joint Pain and Rheumatologic Diagnoses

The chapter delves into examining patients with joint pain, emphasizing the nuances of identifying deep joint inflammation even when swelling is not apparent. Discussions range from differentiating joint pathologies in various joints like the hip and shoulder to considering illnesses like polymyalgia rheumatica based on symptoms and lab results. Diagnostic clues for shoulder and knee issues are highlighted, with a focus on differentiating between musculoskeletal and potentially severe inflammatory processes.