Catching the culprit of this pain and morning stiffness

A wide diagnostic net is cast to catch the culprit behind this patient’s inflammatory symptoms

This article has been allocated 0.5 EA by the RACGP and ACRRM for the 2026-2028 triennium.

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Alan is a 73-year-old man who presents with a 2-3-week history of aching shoulders, hands, legs and hips.

He reports the pain is movement-related, particularly when raising or lowering his arms or getting up from a chair.