8. Problem Solving

Question 1

Symmetric Joint Space Narrowing + Erosions

Answer 1

Inflammatory

Question 2

Asymmetric Joint Space Narrowing + Osteophytes

Answer 2

Degenerative

Question 3

ONE JOINT + Symmetric Joint Space Narrowing + Erosions =

Answer 3

Infection

Question 4

Multiple joints + Symmetric Joint Space Narrowing + Erosions + No bony proliferation + Proximal Distribution

Answer 4

Rheumatoid Arthtritis

Question 5

Multiple joints + Symmetric Joint Space Narrowing + Erosions + Bony proliferation + Distal Distribution

Answer 5

Ankylosis Spondylitis
Psoriasis
Reactive Inflammatory Bowel Related

Question 6

Asymmetric Joint space narrowing + Osteophytes + Typical Joints (Hands, Knees) =

Answer 6

Osteoarthritis

Question 7

Asymmetric Joint space narrowing + Osteophytes + Aypical Joints + Atypical age =

Answer 7

-Post Traumatic
- Gout or CPPD
- Hemophilia

Question 8

Asymmetric Joint space narrowing + Osteophytes + Aypical Joints + Atypical age + SEVERE or “Surgical Destruction =

Answer 8

Neuropathic