Inflammatory Arthritis Medications Simplified

This section of the video provides a brief overview of biosimilars. The complete video offers a more complete understanding of the different treatment options typically used to address inflammatory arthritis.

This video was made possible through educational grants from Merck and Pfizer.

Virtual Arthritis Physical Assessment

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Arthritis Examination Videos

SAJA (Systematic Approach to Joint Assessment)

Welcome to the Arthritis Society Canada’s Systematic Approach to Joint Assessment (SAJA). A joint count is performed by a clinician to assess the degree and severity of disease activity that a patient living with arthritis may be experiencing by testing for an effusion, tenderness and ROM at each joint. The information gathered helps guide treatment decisions from both a pharmacological and non-pharmcological perspective.

The video is organized by chapters. You may view the video as a whole to see the entire joint count or you may select single chapters to see a single joint test. We hope you enjoy this learning tool created by our AREP (Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program) Team.

Musculoskeletal Examination Videos

These videos were developed by Dr. Raj Carmona, in response to the observed and expressed needs of learners at varied stages of medical training. These include medical students, residents, rheumatology fellows and allied health professionals. Dr. Carmona is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Ankle and Foot Examination

This is a step-by-step instructional video for examination of the ankle and foot. It is designed for medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows, but would also be beneficial to general practitioners and allied health professionals.

Back Examination

This is a step-by-step instructional video for examination of the back. It is designed for medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows, but would also be beneficial to general practitioners and allied health professionals.

Elbow Examination

This is a step-by-step instructional video for elbow examination. It is designed for medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows, but would also be beneficial to general practitioners and allied health professionals.

Hand and Wrist Examination

This is a step-by-step instructional video for hand and wrist examination. It is designed for medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows, but would also be beneficial to general practitioners and allied health professionals.

Hip Examination

This is a step-by-step instructional video for hip examination. It is designed for medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows, but would also be beneficial to general practitioners and allied health professionals.

Knee Examination

This is a step-by-step instructional video for knee examination. It is designed for medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows, but would also be beneficial to general practitioners and allied health professionals.

Shoulder Examination

This is a step-by-step instructional video for shoulder examination. It is designed for medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows, but would also be beneficial to general practitioners and allied health professionals.