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Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Contemporary Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Management
By irakli Shelia MD.PhD.
Abstract
This narrative review summarizes contemporary approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It discusses clinical presentation, diagnostic assessment, differential diagnosis, imaging, glucocorticoid therapy, relapse monitoring, steroid-sparing strategies, and rehabilitation. Particular attention is given to the association between polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis, as well as preservation of mobility and long-term physical function.
Keywords
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Giant cell arteritis
- Narrative
- Narrative review
- Clinical Practice
- Quality of life (healthcare)
- Open access
Source
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