6 results
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
periarticular condition ... Crystal induced (Gout ... - Autoimmune Rheumatologic ... fever • Lyme • Gout ... Diagnosis #MSK #rheumatology
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Extra-articular and Other Conditions ... Nodules • RA • Gout ... Tophi - Gout ... #joint #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
onset of swelling, pain ... diagnose concomitant infection ... == 3 Conditions ... swelling, significant pain ... #Comparison #rheumatology
Top 10 situations when to think about lupus
1) Inflammatory joint pain (especially in the wrists and
) Inflammatory joint ... pain (especially ... Unexplained fever, when infection ... including in children (pediatric ... erythematosus #rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Management Summary 3 Conditions ... deposition in joints ... swelling, significant pain ... Diagnose concomitant infection ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
or as primary condition ... tract: Abdominal pain ... Palpable purpura, joint ... , abdominal pain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology