Young Rheumatologist Group
Young Rheumatologist Group (YRG) Mission and Objectives are in harmony with those of the ArLAR objectives and bylaws:
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Our Mission is to stimulate and promote excellence in awareness, knowledge, prevention and treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
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The YRG shall achieve its mission through the following objectives:
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Inspiring young rheumatologists and medical trainees to be involved and committed to continuing medical education activities within the field of Rheumatology, through contributing in virtual or in-person educational activities such as (webinars, workshops, training). This is to be done in collaboration with ArLAR entities
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Advocate fellows in training and young rheumatologists to take energetic part in scientific research on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
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Promote patient education and awareness activities
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Contribute to efficient and quality practice of Rheumatology
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Collaborate and network with trainees in the International League of Associations for Rheumatology
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X-ray of the lower limbs
YRG Case #2
A 3-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her parents with a complaint of delayed and difficult walking
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The parents report that she has frequent falls and difficulty standing up from a sitting position. There is no history of trauma, no chronic medical illness, and no history suggestive of neuromuscular disease.
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Dietary history reveals poor intake of vitamin D–rich foods and limited sun exposure.
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On physical examination, the child has a waddling gait, bowing of both lower limbs, and widening of the wrists and ankles.
There are no signs of muscle weakness, sensory loss, or cranial nerve involvement.
📌 Note: The correct answer and key learning points will be published on 26 January.
YRG Case #1
A 47 year old housewife presented with 4 months left buttock pain.
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The pain was progressively worsened to the point that she was unable to walk.
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The patient has no history of prior trauma, genitourinary problems or recent infection but she reported ovarian cystectomy 4 months ago.
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Physical examination disclosed tenderness over left hip and pelvic compression elicited severe tenderness in Lt. SIJ.
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ESR 81mm/hr, CRP 110 mg/dl
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MRI showed
What is the next step in the management?
Answer: Start Antibiotics.
