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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... NO prior signs ... Therefore, the hand ... - **MSK rads ... #rheumatology
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Approach to Joint ... noninflammatory Signs ... • Better with NSAIDs ... weeks) Can Be Caused ... #rheumatology #
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... Like in this case ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
double contour sign ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... intramuscular) • NSAIDs ... +Radiographic signs ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... • Must rule out ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... need to be ruled out ... diagnosis #management #neurology
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... damage in skin cells ... sure to check out ... series/integrative-approach-to-skin-cancer-and-sun-protection
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Multinucleated giant cells ... often causes arthritis ... purpura, joint & gut ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Pectoralis Major Rupture Injury during Bench Press Exercise
CLINICAL: a rare injury patterns with typical sudden "tear/pop"
dropped nipple sign ... APPROACH: NON-OPERATIVE ... immobilization, rest, ice, NSAIDs ... Muscle belly tears ... clinical #video #msk