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Suprapatellar Hematoma on POCUS
Before knee arthrocentesis, be sure fluid is inside joint. Hypoechoic suprapatellar lesion, partly
Suprapatellar Hematoma on POCUS ... Before knee arthrocentesis ... fluid is inside joint ... #ultrasound #clinical ... #msk #knee
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
on POCUS IVDU ... Arthrocentesis-64K ... #Effusion #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Baker's Cyst on POCUS 
63yo w p/w pain and swelling behind knee.  Probe on knee
outpouching from joint ... dx) that pops out ... Global Ultrasound ... #ultrasound #knee ... #clinical #msk
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
on POCUS Young ... flowing in and out ... to have septic arthritis ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
forefoot, ankles, knees ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... Uncertain diagnosis or arthrocentesis ... not possible • Ultrasound
MTP Septic arthritis due to non-tuberculous mycobacterium without effusion
We had an immunosuppressed patient with a concerning
1) even with gout ... 3) ultrasound ... enough fluid to fill ... mycobacterium #clinical #pocus ... #joint #MTP #finger