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Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
weight-bearing joints tend ... to bear the brunt ... Comparison #Versus #MSK ... JointDisease #JointPain #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
> diarrhea - Malignant ... contractures - Tendon ... #Scleroderma #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis