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History and Physical Exam: Systemic Rheumatologic Disorders

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Systemic rheumatologic disorders are a diverse group of disorders that typically present with diffuse symmetric joint and muscle pain. Involvement of many different organ systems is a common feature of these disorders. A thorough history and physical examination are important in helping to make a diagnosis.

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  1. Summit Pain Alliance, 392 Tesconi Court, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, USA

    John Hau MD

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  1. Summit Pain Alliance, Santa Rosa, California, USA

    Jason E. Pope

  2. The Spine and Nerve Center of The Virginias, Charleston, West Virginia, USA

    Timothy R Deer

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Hau, J. (2017). History and Physical Exam: Systemic Rheumatologic Disorders. In: Pope, J., Deer, T. (eds) Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6976-0_13

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