Not So Ordinary Joint Pain - What It Could Be?

Abstract

Musculoskeletal concerns are a common concern in busy primary care practice. When the musculoskeletal concern is a manifestation of systemic inflammation, as in inflammatory spondyloarthropathy, its early diagnosis is critical in preventing progression to irreversible joint damage, disability, morbidity, and mortality. This case explores an atypical presentation of inflammatory spondyloarthropathy in patients without a significant medical history.