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Hip Arthrocentesis on POCUS
Septic patient with hip pain, why wait for IR? 
Instead perform #POCUS guided
Hip Arthrocentesis ... on POCUS Septic ... guided hip arthrocentesis ... and OR IUEM Ultrasound ... #ultrasound #msk
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
): • Septic joint ... OA *Always do arthrocentesis ... • WBC >20k: Septic ... - parvovirus, HIV ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Septic Arthritis ... Arthrocentesis-64K ... septic arthritis ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Ankle Arthrocentesis on POCUS

This patient presented with non traumatic ankle pain & swelling. PoCUS can detect
on POCUS This ... Absence of a joint ... effusion makes a septic ... joint unlikely. ... #ultrasound #msk
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
on POCUS Young ... found to have septic ... arthritis and osteomyelitis ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk