Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis
Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis Laura B. Hughes Barri Fessler A 42-year-old man presents complaining of swollen hands. His fingers turn blue and white, and are associated with pain when…
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Michelle A. Petri A 23-year-old Caucasian woman presents to her primary care doctor with complaints of 9 months of fatigue, pain in muscles including the neck and…
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Including Sjögren’s Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Including Sjögren’s Syndrome Zachary M. Pruhs James R. O’Dell Ted R. Mikuls A 45-year-old woman presents with 4 months of worsening pain and stiffness in her finger joints,…
The Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
The Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies Dennis W. Boulware A 22-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of low back stiffness when he first arises in the morning. He finds that changing his…
Sports-Related Conditions and Injuries
Sports-Related Conditions and Injuries Lisa L. Willett A 52 year old male with type 2 diabetes mellitus began an exercise program to improve his diabetic control. He has been playing…
Mechanical Disorders of the Knee
Mechanical Disorders of the Knee Dennis W. Boulware A 25-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of right knee after playing soccer with friends in the past weekend. Despite rest…
Painful Feet
Painful Feet Dennis W. Boulware Gustavo R. Heudebert A 42-year-old female marketing executive complains of painful feet that are interfering with her ability to work. Her work involves wearing dress…
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain Dennis W. Boulware A 26-year-old man presents with a 10-day history of right shoulder and upper arm pain, worse with lifting his arm over his head and interfering…
Low Back Pain and Lumbar Stenosis
Low Back Pain and Lumbar Stenosis Lisa L. Willett A 62-year-old female presents with complaints of lower back pain and numbness in her feet, intermittently for 8 months. Pain is…
