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Rheumatology

Acute Polyarthritis Assessment

Pattern recognition — symmetric / asymmetric, acute / chronic, large / small joint — directs investigation and onward referral.

Source: BSR; EULAR

Step 1 of ~8
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History + Examination

Define: onset (acute <6 weeks vs chronic), pattern (mono- / oligo- (≤4) / poly- (≥5)), distribution (symmetric vs asymmetric), large vs small, axial involvement, morning stiffness duration (≥1h inflammatory), associated features (rash, eye, mucosal, GI, GU, dactylitis, enthesitis, Raynaud's, sicca, mononeuritis), preceding infection, family history. Examine all joints + skin + eyes + cardiovascular + abdo.

Related

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.