2 results
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
weight-bearing joints tend ... to bear the brunt ... Comparison #Versus #MSK ... #JointDisease #JointPain ... #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... determine if stress test ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... stratification #diagnosis