BASMI Score: Understanding, Importance, Components, and Interpretation
The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) is a standardized clinical tool that objectively measures spinal mobility in patients with Ank...
By Jordan
Category: Rheumatology
Browsing all articles filed under the "Rheumatology" category.
Osteoarthritis (OA): Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
In rheumatology, Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, progressive joint disease characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone, ca...
By Hart
Rheumatological Diseases: Understanding ICD-10 Codes, Classification, and Importance
While there isn't a single universal ICD-10 code for 'rheumatological disease,' primary codes are found in Chapter XIII (M00-M99) of the ICD-10 system...
By Alex
Rheumatic Arthralgia: Understanding Joint Pain, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Rheumatic arthralgia describes joint pain suspected to have a rheumatic origin, often without overt inflammation, potentially indicating an underlying...
By Alex
Rheumatic Diseases: Systemic Organ Involvement and Complications
Rheumatic conditions, characterized by chronic inflammation and autoimmune responses, can systemically affect nearly any organ, including the heart, l...
By Jordan
Spondyloarthropathies: Understanding Axial Involvement, Types, and Management
The hallmark of Spondyloarthropathies is inflammation primarily affecting the axial skeleton, specifically the sacroiliac (SI) joints and the spine, o...
By Jordan
Raynaud's Phenomenon: Understanding Symptoms, Types, Triggers, and Treatment
In rheumatology, RP primarily refers to Raynaud's Phenomenon, a condition causing episodic narrowing of small blood vessels, mainly in fingers and toe...
By Hart
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Joint Fusion (Ankylosis): Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is the primary chronic inflammatory disease leading to progressive joint fusion (ankylosis), though other conditions like ...
By Alex
Rheumatology Podiatry: Defining the Specialty, Conditions Addressed, and Role of the Podiatrist
Rheumatology podiatry is a specialized field focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing foot and ankle conditions that stem from autoimmune and inf...
By Hart
