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Rheumatology & Orthopedics Exam Review: Musculoskeletal Conditions for Physician Assistants Prepare for your physician assistant certification exam with this focused review of musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, and orthopedic conditions from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This summary covers key concepts, diagnoses, and management strategies for common arthritic diseases, bone disorders, fractures, and regional musculoskeletal syndromes. Watch the podcast summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for in-depth clinical review and medical exam prep. Arthritis & Rheumatologic Conditions Osteoarthritis (OA): Degenerative disease of weight-bearing joints, presenting with pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Managed with lifestyle changes, NSAIDs, steroid injections, and surgery. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Autoimmune disorder...