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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... arthritis if missed ... "pooping duck sign ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
Rheumatoid arthritis ... Swelling notable on Xray ... boggy" joints, esp carpal ... Boutonniere's ulnar ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Arthritis of the Hand - Arthritis Patterns

Osteoarthritis:
• Osteoarthritis of the hand usually involves the DIP and
Hand - Arthritis ... Osteoarthritis of the hand ... of the hand most ... Entities Mimicking Hand ... #patterns #hand
Common Forms of Arthritis in the Hands

Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis 
Tender, painful, stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis,
Hands Acute ... wrist joints are ... deviate toward the ulnar ... #Arthritis #Hands ... #Types #Rheumatology
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... and wrist joint ... of arthritis. ... ulna is also seen ... #XRay #Anatomy
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
small joints of hands ... knees, shoulders Signs ... & Symptoms: • ... marker Imaging: • XRay ... diagnosis #management #rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... variably: On one hand ... the “Chewing gum test ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... • Progressive symptoms ... gray matter changes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Diagnostic Tests ... Gottron sign) ... • Shawl sign • ... • Nonerosive arthritis ... • Mechanic's hands