Approach to a patient with soft tissue rheumatic pain

Publication date: December 2014 Source:Indian Journal of Rheumatology, Volume 9, Supplement 2 Author(s): Balebail G. Dharmanand Pain arising out of soft tissue structures around the joints (soft tissue rheumatism) may be more common than symptoms arising from joints and bone. In the absence of diagnostic tests, attractive imaging techniques and exiting immunological theories to explain the pathogenesis of soft tissue rheumatism, research activities take a back seat. Soft tissue rheumatism could be classified as diffuse (Fibromyalgia), regional (Complex regional pain syndrome-CRPS) or localized such as in tennis elbow. Early diagnosis and use of multimodal approach to therapy are essential.
Source: Indian Journal of Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research