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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)Definition:%u2022 Inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffnessClinical features:%u2022 Bilateral shoulder and hip girdle pain%u2022 Morning stiffness%u2022 Difficulty with daily activities%u2022 Age > 50 yearsInvestigations:%u2022 Elevated ESR and CRP%u2022 Normal creatine kinaseTreatment:%u2022 Low-dose corticosteroidsAssociated condition:%u2022 Giant cell arteritis