A rheumatologist will aim to diagnose the cause of the patient’s pain by first determining whether it is inside the joint itself, meaning true<unk> , or if it is actually caused by an inflammation of the tendons, referred to as tendonitis. Imaging, such as an MRI or musculoskeletal ultrasound is often required to make a firm diagnosis.
Synovitis
Facet joint arthrosis
Bursitis
Acroosteolysis
Glossitis
Osteoradionecrosis
Joint dislocation
Enthesitis