Guidelines for rheumatology undergraduate core curriculum

Article Abstract:

Medical schools training students in rheumatology should minimally train students in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Area of emphasis should include the identification of normal and disease conditions, assessment of gait abnormalities and disabilities, and the ability to diagnose and differentiate joint, muscle and skeletal diseases. Students properly trained in rheumatology should understand the indications for and uses of rehabilitation, fracture repair, joint replacement surgery, and the management of chronic diseases. Other important areas include skeletal anatomy, physical examination, interpretation of laboratory and radiographic tests, drug therapy, disease prognosis, and prevention.

Autoimmune diseases, Arthritis, Joint diseases

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Improving musculoskeletal clincal skills teaching: a regionwide audit and intervention study

Article Abstract:

Rheumatologists may be the most effective teachers of musculoskeletal clinical skills to third-year medical students. Researchers surveyed 160 students who had participated in a locomotor clinical skills course at three teaching hospitals and five general hospitals. The highest-scoring and best-ranked programs were organized or taught by rheumatologists and exposed students to a large number of patients. The programs at the teaching hospitals were ranked lower than those at general hospitals. Some students did not recall taking the course, and others reported never taking a patient history while in the course.

Medical history taking, Musculoskeletal system

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Effectiveness of home exercise on pain and disability from osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomised controlled trial

Article Abstract:

A home exercise program can significantly reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis. Researchers assigned 191 patients to either a daily quadriceps strengthening program, or no specific home care. After six months, the exercising patients reported a 23% reduction in pain, while the other patients reported only a 6% reduction in pain. The exercising patients also reported improved physical functioning.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Osteoarthritis, Exercise therapy, Knee

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