Polymyalgia rheumatica physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica reveals limitation of the active and passive range of motion of the affected joint. There is no true muscle weakness. There are no changes in the joints.

Appearance of the patients

• Patients with polymyalgia rheumatica usually appear in pain.