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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ImmunocompromiseCareful PositioningHyperglycemiaHypertensionAnemiaVideo LaryngoscopeAvoid HypotensionRefractory PainOsteoporosis

Pathophysiology

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic disorder of adults over 50 causing symmetric pain and stiffness across the neck, shoulder girdle, and hip girdle, worst in the morning and...

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