Acute Arthritis in the Elderly: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

Acute Arthritis in the Elderly: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

Acute arthritis is a prevalent disease in outpatient clinics and emergency rooms. In the elderly, the symptoms/signs are different from those experienced by young patients. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of acute arthritis in the elderly are distinct. Here, we start by examining a case of ac...

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Main Authors: Yi-Chun Lin, Wei-Sheng Chen, Hsiao-Yi Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2008-09-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
Subjects:
crystal-induced arthritis
gouty arthritis
pseudogout
septic arthritis
urate-lowering therapy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959808700437
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Summary:Acute arthritis is a prevalent disease in outpatient clinics and emergency rooms. In the elderly, the symptoms/signs are different from those experienced by young patients. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of acute arthritis in the elderly are distinct. Here, we start by examining a case of acute arthritis and then review the literature to learn the principles of managing acute arthritis in the elderly.
ISSN:1873-9598

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