The abbreviation of ” Rheumatology” is The Standard Abbreviation (ISO4) of Rheumatology is Rheumatology (Oxford). This Rheumatology abbreviation is used for indexing, abstracting, and referencing intents and meets the ISO 4 standard for abbreviating names of scientific journals
AS Ankylosing Spondylitis
Either + or – Genetic marker is more common in males. Spondylitis indicates located in the back.
ANA Antinuclear Antibodies
Labs showing autoimmune disease. Either + or – result
CRMO Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
Non-infectious autoimmune inflammation of the bone. Mostly seen in long bones. Typically diagnosed by elevated labs and follow-up bone scans
JRA Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
A most common type of arthritis in children. AKA JIA. (JRA old terminology)
Oli JIA Oligoarticular JIA
3 or fewer affected areas at diagnosis. Increased chance of remission
Poly JIA Polyarticular JIA
4 or more affected areas at diagnosis. Decreased chance of remission.
RSD Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Pain issues are characterized by nerves misfiring causing pain. Typically from injury. Certain kinds of PT and using the affected area help.