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Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
weight-bearing joints tend ... to bear the brunt ... Degenerative #Comparison #Versus ... #MSK #JointDisease ... #JointPain #Diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
microbial infection versus ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... should be ordered
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Tender on top of ... Diagnosis? ... Culture MRSA. ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
elbows, Achilles tendon ... Gram stain and culture ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... 2 attacks in a year