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A 65-year-old man presents with pain and stiffness in his shoulders and hips, lasting about an hour each morning. He has difficulty raising his arms above his head. His inflammatory markers are significantly elevated. He denies temporal headaches or jaw claudication. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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