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Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... pain/Night sweats ... Seronegative Reactive Syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #msk #physicalexam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... Sciatica • Tarsal tunnel ... /swelling - Fever ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
elevates the stress level ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #criticalcare # ... foamed
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... swelling, significant pain ... Dual-energy CT → MSU