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Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR Classification
≥ 6 of 10 points = definite RA
Joint Involvement:
- 0 points 2 ... -10 large joints ... - 1 points 1 ... -3 small joints, ... - 3 points >
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint ... Interphalangeal joint ... • PIP joints are ... hinge joint; ROM ... = hinge joint;
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... 3) Number of Joints ... Number of Joints ... ): • Septic joint ... • Key point: If
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
Pathogenesis and Joint ... poly-articular joint ... Joint involvement ... space decr joint ... / pressure on joints
Diverticular Inflammation and Complication Assessment (DICA) Classification
Diverticulosis location:
 • Left (2 points)
 • Right (1 point)
Number
) • Right (1 point ... 15: grade I (0 points ... ) • SCAD (3 points ... DICA 2: 4-7 points ... DICA 3: > 7 points
This is what a shoulder dislocation looks like on US before and after reduction. Focus on
Focus on the joint ... EM_RESUS #Clinical #POCUS
Lung Point in Pneumothorax on Lung POCUS

Abhilash Koratala MD @NephroP 

#Lung #Point #Pneumothorax #POCUS #Ultrasound #clinical
Lung Point in Pneumothorax ... on Lung POCUS ... NephroP #Lung #Point ... #Pneumothorax #POCUS
Phalanges - Hand Anatomy

Joints between phalanges are named interphalangeal meaning “between phalanges.” Because each finger has
Hand Anatomy Joints ... interphalangeal joints ... interphalangeal) joint ... interphalangeal) joint
CHADSVASc Score - Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

A clinical mnemonic to estimate stroke risk in atrial
- 0.2 % 1 point ... - 2.2 % 3 points ... - 3.2 % 4 points ... - 4.8 % 5 points ... - 7.2 % 6 points
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP joint ... distal to the DIP joint ... and tender DIP joint ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint