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Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles ... Tendon on Point ... of Care Ultrasound ... #Ruptured #Complete ... #Tear #MSK #Clinical
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
nociceptors -> Pain with rest ... tend to bear the ... Comparison #Versus #MSK ... #JointDisease # ... JointPain #Diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tracts Immune Complex ... vesicular eruption - Joints ... well as inner ear ... diminished, or tender ... retinopathy Lab Tests
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
deposition in joints ... attacks • Other joints ... elbows, Achilles tendon ... not possible • Ultrasound ... 2 attacks in a year