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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
AAAs should be closely ... to the risk of rupture ... hypotension and pain ... move the bowel out ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
presents with ankle pain ... flowing in and out ... to have septic arthritis ... #msk #infected ... #pus #abscess #tibiotalar
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... swelling, significant pain ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
pain. ... Diagnosis? ... Culture MRSA. ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Gram stain and culture ... synovial fluid • Gout ... urate crystals (gout ... ANAs RF test should ... , and low back pain