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Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
and pernicious anemia ... gone awry in the brain ... with tendency to fall ... disorders • Testing ... antibody that works
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... ANA result is a strong ... the presence of anemia ... Screening Tests for Diffuse ... Additional Tests for Diffuse
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls ... contribute to falls ... Oxygenation of the Brain ... embolism - Severe anemia ... weakness, muscle wasting