Soft tissue rheumatism among Nigerians.
Sixty-eight Nigerians were seen, investigated and treated for soft tissue rheumatism. Most of the subjects had capsulitis of the shoulder, commonly associated with Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension. Other diagnostic groups were however seen. The treatment modalities were basically intra articular steroids, analgesics and physiotherapy.
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Department of Medicine, Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Nigeria.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013256:Steroids
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D013256:Steroids