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Knee Effusions - Arthrocentesis Interpretation

Inflammatory arthritis:
 • Color: Yellow-> Green
 • Clarity: Opaque
 • Viscosity: Low
Inflammatory arthritis ... : Negative Septic ... analysis: • MSU ... : Gout • CPPD: ... Interpretation #diagnosis
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Arthritis on POCUS ... Diagnosis? ... Culture MRSA. ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
to Joint Pain - Diagnostic ... (1 joint): • Septic ... for cell count, culture ... • WBC >20k: Septic ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Osteomyelitis / Septic ... Arthritis on POCUS ... Osteomyelitis #Septic ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
Ankle Joint on POCUS ... flowing in and out ... found to have septic ... arthritis and osteomyelitis ... #msk #infected
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... Gram stain and culture ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU