| DDx of Arthritis |
|---|
| HINTS H emorrhage from trauma or hemophilia I nflammatory N on-inflammatory (e.g. osteoarthritis) T rauma of tumor (e.g. leukemia) S eptic arthritis |
| DDx of Inflammatory Joint Conditions |
| CRP C rystals (e.g. gout or pseudogout) R A P AIR PAIR = a group of disorders w/ HLA B-27 P soriasis A nkylosing spondylitis I BD (e.g. UC or Crohn's) R eiter's syndrome |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| DOG ARM PIT D ialysis O besity G out A myloid/acromegaly R A M yxedema P regnancy/pill I diopathic T rauma/TB |
| Dupuytrens Contracture |
| POT FACED P eyronie's O ccupation T rauma F amilial A lcohol C irrhosis E pilepsy (antiepileptics) D M |
| Seronegative Arthropathies |
| SCRAP BW S tills C olitis R eiters A nkylosing spondylitis P soriasis B ehcets W hipples |
| Sarcoid |
| SARCOID S kin (erythema nodosum, nodules, lupus pernio, scar infiltrations) A rthritis, increased ACE R espiratory (bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy) C alcium increased/CNS- cranial and peripheral nerve palsies O rbit (keratoconjunctivitis, glaucoma, uveitis)/organomegaly I nterstitial lung fibrosis D iabetes insipidus or PERNIO P ulmonary E yes R enal N erve I nfiltration of scars O rganomegaly |
| Swollen DIP Joints |
| SPROG S arcoid P soriasis R eiters O steoarthritis G out |
February 19th, 2009 at 1:48 am
It is good to see posts that give truly quality information. Great post.