Continuing Medical Education: Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
Edited By: Gregory C. Gardner, M.D.
Last updated Friday, January 07, 2005
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EpidemiologyEpidemiology The annual incidence of PMR among patients over the age of 50 is 20-50/100,000.
Most cases are over the age of 60 but cases have been reported to
occur in individuals in their mid 40's. Caucasians, especially those of
Northern European descent are at the greatest risk. In addition, twice
as many women as men are affected. In some selected populations, the
prevalence of PMR may be as high as 500/100,000 (5).
Recently, HLA typing has identified the DR4 molecule as a risk
factor for the development of PMR and temporal arteritis (TA) albeit a
different subtype than that placing individuals at risk for RA. Surgery for arthritis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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