22 results
Evaluation of Suprapatellar Knee Effusion (normal knee) on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for knee effusions:
Knee Effusion ( ... normal knee) on Point ... ) POCUS for knee ... with the knee joint ... Evaluation #Knee #MSK
Suprapatellar Knee Hemarthrosis on POCUS
Note the supra-patella plica separating the physiological knee fluid from the blood
Suprapatellar Knee ... Hemarthrosis on POCUS ... blood filled knee joint ... stock standard effusion ... clinical #ultrasound #msk
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
or volar plate rupture ... dislocation, due to rupture ... dislocation, due to rupture ... Finger splint • Ortho ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Suprapatellar synovial fluid collection on POCUS
Physical exam is nice, adding POCUS dynamic visualization is better.

Dr. Stephen
Suprapatellar synovial ... collection on POCUS ... @SAlerhand #Suprapatellar ... synovial #fluid #effusion ... #ultrasound #MSK
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion Evaluation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for ankle effusions: position the ankle
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion ... Evaluation on Point ... ) POCUS for ankle ... the tibiotalar joint ... #MSK #Clinical
Relevant Sonopathology of the Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX) - Point of Care Ultrasound
 - Right Ventricular
Axis (PLAX) - Point ... Papillary Muscle Rupture ... - Pericardial Effusion ... #Diagnosis #POCUS
Suprapatellar Hematoma on POCUS
Before knee arthrocentesis, be sure fluid is inside joint. Hypoechoic suprapatellar lesion, partly
Suprapatellar Hematoma ... on POCUS Before ... fluid is inside joint ... #Hematoma #POCUS ... ultrasound #clinical #msk
Knee Effusions - Arthrocentesis Interpretation

Inflammatory arthritis:
 • Color: Yellow-> Green
 • Clarity: Opaque
 • Viscosity: Low
Knee Effusions - ... clot: poor • Culture ... analysis: • MSU ... rav7ks #Knee #Effusions ... diagnosis #septic #joint
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
great toe pain-MTP joint ... POCUS revealed joint ... MTP joint. ... Gram stain neg (culture ... #ultrasound #MSK
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... showed effusion ... Culture MRSA. ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK