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Elbow arthrocentesis with POCUS 
Probe oriented transverse with obvious effusion in the olecranon fossa
Make sure your
Elbow arthrocentesis ... transverse with obvious effusion ... #arthrocentesis ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
Ankle Arthrocentesis on POCUS

This patient presented with non traumatic ankle pain & swelling. PoCUS can detect
Ankle Arthrocentesis ... can detect an effusion ... makes a septic ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #msk
Septic Olecranon Bursitis on POCUS

A patient presents with fever to 102F and pain over her olecranon
Septic Olecranon ... An ultrasound over ... Bursitis #POCUS #Elbow ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK #Ortho
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
AC joint showed effusion ... Arthrocentesis-64K ... #Arthritis #Effusion ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

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

1) Chronicity:
(1 joint): • Septic ... OA *Always do arthrocentesis ... neuropathy so trauma ... • WBC >20k: Septic ... #Joint #Pain #MSK