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Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis ... syndrome - SLE Neurologic ... , Gonococcal arthritis ... Musculoskeletal System Tender ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gout (Gouty Arthritis ... ) - MSK Radiology ... - **MSK rads ... Giant Cell Tumor Tendon ... #rheumatology
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... • Inflammatory arthritis ... Noninflammatory arthritis ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology #
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
warm, swollen, tender ... Lyme), reactive arthritis ... SLE, psoriatic arthritis ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology #
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... usually visuals) Tension ... Thrombosis, Giant Cell Arteritis ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... secondary #management #neurology
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis ... on POCUS A diabetic ... overlying effusion and tendon ... #clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diminished, or tender ... GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
) Joint Septic Arthritis ... on POCUS IVDU ... Tender on top of ... #Effusion #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
frequent attacks • Arthritis ... elbows, Achilles tendon ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... management #treatment #rheumatology