Rheumatology OSCE Practice
Practice Rheumatology OSCE stations with AI patients. Separate inflammatory from mechanical joint pain, screen for connective tissue disease, and manage chronic pain conversations.
Common Rheumatology OSCE Stations
Practice Cases
Joint Pain After GI Illness
32 y/o M with a swollen painful knee and ankle two weeks after a bout of bloody diarrhea
Chronic Back Pain in a Young Man
26 y/o M with insidious low back and buttock pain for over a year, worse in the morning and with rest
New Headache with Jaw Pain and Vision Changes
73 y/o F with new right-temporal headache, jaw pain on chewing, and a transient episode of vision loss
Fingers Turning White in the Cold
30 y/o F with episodes of fingers turning white then blue then red, triggered by cold and stress
Dry Eyes and Dry Mouth
54 y/o F with months of persistent dry, gritty eyes and a dry mouth, with fatigue and joint aches
Widespread Pain and Fatigue
Chronic widespread pain with fatigue and sleep problems
Recurrent Gout Flares
Recurrent gout attacks seeking prevention
Shoulder and Hip Stiffness
Bilateral shoulder and hip pain with severe morning stiffness
Swollen Fingers and Skin Rash
Swollen fingers with scaly skin patches
Butterfly Rash and Joint Pain
Facial rash, joint pain, and fatigue for 2 months
Swollen Hands and Morning Stiffness
Bilateral hand joint swelling and morning stiffness for 3 months
Study Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tell inflammatory from mechanical joint pain?
Morning stiffness lasting over an hour, pain that eases with use and worsens with rest, joint swelling, and symmetrical small-joint involvement point to inflammatory disease. The reverse pattern points to osteoarthritis or mechanical pain.
What systemic screen belongs in a rheumatology history?
Rash and photosensitivity, mouth and eye dryness, Raynaud's, mouth ulcers, hair loss, dyspnoea, bowel symptoms, and weight loss or fever. Connective tissue disease stations are usually built around one of these being volunteered late.