Rheumatology

Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates remain below recommended levels among patients with rheumatic diseases.

Scurvy can present with hemarthrosis and musculoskeletal symptoms that closely mimic inflammatory rheumatologic disease.

Total knee arthroplasty produced modest daily walking gains, with little improvement after the first postoperative year.

Rheumatoid arthritis may sharply reduce daily participation after onset, especially in leisure, household, and social roles.

Knee osteoarthritis treatment may advance with 3D printed soles that passively modify gait biomechanics and reduce medial knee loading.

Rheumatoid arthritis stigma may be reduced through stronger social support, higher self-esteem, and more positive coping.

Mediterranean diet adherence was lowest in fibromyalgia and associated with greater disease burden and lifestyle differences.

Hand and wrist trauma trials may face avoidable attrition that weakens evidence for patient care.