4 results
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
for cell count, culture ... neuropathy so trauma ... patient had a prosthetic ... Worry about late prosthetic ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
No trauma. ... POCUS revealed joint ... Gram stain neg (culture ... MSU crystals=Gout ... Labeled Schematic
Hemoperitoneum and Hemothorax from ruptured spleen - Perihepatic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents
Hemothorax from ruptured ... before passing out ... Key Point: Significant ... Labeled Schematic ... clinical #ultrasound #pocus
Hemoperitoneum from ruptured spleen - Pelvic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents with syncope.
Hemoperitoneum from ruptured ... before passing out ... hemoperitoneum in perihepatic ... Key Point: Significant ... clinical #ultrasound #pocus