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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... AC joint: 1. ... after cross-arm test ... #MSK
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... Extend finger at ... flex finger at ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune condition. While chiefly thought of as a joint
affecting the MCP & PIP ... often affects the DIP ... synovial cells at ... the MCP/PIP joints ... #msk #arthritis
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... assesses for hip ... contralateral leg flexes at ... video #sports #msk
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
Inflammatory Joint ... nociceptors -> Pain with rest ... motion (relieved by rest ... affects the knee hip ... Comparison #Versus #MSK
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Liver Function Tests ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Severe - ALT ... PSC, Alcoholic Hep ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
the Diagnosis of HIV ... At day 10, the HIV ... PCR can detect HIV ... infection to a point ... negative at 2 weeks
Infectious Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Polyarticular Join Pain
 • Viral Myalgia
 • Viral Arthritis
Infectious Joint ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polyarticular Join ... rash) • Primary HIV ... Infectious #JointPain #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
is present both at ... rest and with motion ... improves quickly with rest ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
the preferred test ... an accessible joint ... the workup • Test ... HIV, Chlamydia ... oligoarthritis • Distal joints