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Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
markers (CRP, ESR ... commonly affects the knee ... Degenerative #Comparison #Versus ... #MSK #JointDisease ... #JointPain #Diagnosis
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... leads to an acute inflammatory ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU