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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... Case description ... - **MSK rads ... Giant Cell Tumor Tendon ... #rheumatology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
• Left-sided Valvular ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... Embolism • Tension ... Hypovolemic Shock (Rule out ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Gout Tophus on POCUS

Linear transducer about 1cm away from bone/joint, typical of small joint in a
Gout Tophus on POCUS ... joint suggests gout ... tophi #clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk ... #rheumatology #
Full thickness Supraspinatus Tear on POCUS

Utilise resisted tests to further assess tendon integrity when using MSK
Supraspinatus Tear on POCUS ... further assess tendon ... case of a full thickness ... Site - MSK ultrasound ... #msk #pocus
Achilles Tendon Tear on POCUS (Labeled)

A 35yo male presents with ankle pain. Achilles tendon tear is
Achilles Tendon ... Achilles tendon ... Usually caused by ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology
Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles Tendon ... (POCUS) Case ... Complete #Tear #MSK ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #Ultrasound
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
warm, swollen, tender ... Non-bloody: OA, avascular ... Like in this case ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology #
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Crystal induced (Gout ... weeks) Can Be Caused ... fever • Lyme • Gout ... Differential #Diagnosis #MSK ... #rheumatology #
Aspiration of MTP Gout Effusion

Good to the last drop. In-plane ultrasound guided aspiration to maximize fluid
Aspiration of MTP Gout ... In-plane ultrasound ... in this case too ... Effusion #clinical #pocus ... #ultrasound #msk
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... elbows, Achilles tendon ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... management #treatment #rheumatology