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Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... joint preventing ... BunnelLittler #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Ankle Joint Injection

Dr. Janet Pope @Janetbirdope

#Ankle #Joint #Injection #clinical #video #rheumatology #procedure #msk
Ankle Joint Injection ... Janetbirdope #Ankle #Joint ... Injection #clinical #video ... #rheumatology # ... procedure #msk
Knee Joint Injection

Dr. Janet Pope @Janetbirdope

#Knee #Joint #Injection #clinical #video #rheumatology #procedure #msk
Knee Joint Injection ... Janetbirdope #Knee #Joint ... Injection #clinical #video ... #rheumatology # ... procedure #msk
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... - parvovirus, HIV ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup #differential
Medial Approach Knee Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection 

Landmark 1/3 to 1/2 way from top of patella. Find
osteophytes & narrowed joint ... Injection #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #procedure ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #rheumatology
Myositis and Myopathies
Polymyositis 
 • Progressive, symmetric muscle weakness 
 • Elevated CK, +Anti-Jo, +Anti-Mi2
Dermatomyositis
Elevated ESR, Normal ... muscle weakness • Normal ... CK, Detectable HIV ... Myopathies #myopathy #differential ... diagnosis #comparison #rheumatology
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... improves quickly with rest ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Pain #MSK #rheumatology ... approach #workup #differential
Greater Trochanteric Bursa Injection 

Usually roll patient on side, find the most tender spot, approximately an
joint. ... Injection #clinical #video ... #procedure #rheumatology ... #sports #msk #orthopedics ... #hip
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... menstrual - Recent procedures ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... AST): • US - Normal ... PSC, Alcoholic Hep ... Algorithm #diagnosis #hepatology