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Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
on Point of Care ... Ultrasound (POCUS ... #Ruptured #Complete ... #Tear #MSK #Clinical ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
on POCUS IVDU ... Tender on top of ... #Effusion #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
with overlying effusion ... and tendon. ... Coupled w/ the history ... #ultrasound #msk ... #radiology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... diminished, or tender ... vesicular eruption • Joints ... pauci-immune GN Immune Complex ... Palpable purpura, joint
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tracts Immune Complex ... vesicular eruption - Joints ... well as inner ear ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
deposition in joints ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... elbows, Achilles tendon ... not possible • Ultrasound ... double contour sign