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Ankle Arthrocentesis on POCUS

This patient presented with non traumatic ankle pain & swelling. PoCUS can detect
Ankle Arthrocentesis ... Absence of a joint ... effusion makes a septic ... joint unlikely. ... #ultrasound #msk
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Septic Arthritis ... Arthrocentesis-64K ... septic arthritis ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
Purulent Ankle Joint ... found to have septic ... arthritis and osteomyelitis ... #Joint #POCUS # ... #msk #infected
MTP Septic arthritis due to non-tuberculous mycobacterium without effusion
We had an immunosuppressed patient with a concerning
MTP Septic arthritis ... ultrasound can help ... enough fluid to fill ... #clinical #pocus ... #joint #MTP #finger
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
include forefoot, ankles ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... Uncertain diagnosis or arthrocentesis ... not possible • Ultrasound