Approach to describing arthropathies Flashcards
1
Q
Describe a step by step approach in describing arthropathies (1-6) ?
A
1) Soft tissue swelling ?(Symmetrical or fusiform)
2) Mineralisation ?
3) Joint space narrowing (Symmetrical or uniform ?
4) Erosions.
5) Distributions
6) Osteopenia
2
Q
if the soft tissue swelling is lumpy what should a differential be ?
A
Gout.
3
Q
If joint space narrowing is Asymmetric what would a differential be ?
A
OA.
4
Q
If joint space narrowing if Uniform what would differentials be ?
A
Infection or inflammatory.
5
Q
If there is no joint space narrowing what would your differential be ?
A
Gout.
6
Q
If the distribution is mono articular what would a differential be ?
A
Infection.
7
Q
If there is a symmetrical distribution what could your differentials be ?
A
RA and Primary OA.
