Clinical Case: Mrs. Robinson's Stiffness
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation

Mrs. Robinson's initial physical exam.
  • Vital signs
    • T = 99.4
    • P = 86 and regular
    • R = 14 and without labor
    • B/P = 132/78 mmHg
  • HEENT, unremarkable; PERLA
  • Neurological exam is unremarkable.
  • Chest clear to auscultation, no heart murmurs.
  • Abdomen soft with no organomegaly.
  • Good peripheral pulses.
  • No peripheral adenopathy.
  • Mild swelling and reddening of the small joints of the hands and wrists.
  • Knee and ankle joints are unremarkable.
  • No skin lesions or subcutaneous masses.
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