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The Ottawa knee rules are a set of rules used to help physicians determine whether an x-ray of the knee is needed. [ 1] They state that an X-ray is required only in patients who have an acute knee injury with one or more of the following: Age 55 years or older. Tenderness at head of fibula. Isolated tenderness of patella.
X-ray of a knee with chondrocalcinosis. Medical imaging, consisting of x-ray, CT, MRI, or ultrasound may detect chondrocalcinosis within the affected joint, indicating a substantial amount of calcium crystal deposition within the cartilage or ligaments. [2] Ultrasound is a reliable method to diagnose CPPD. [8]
No radiographic features of osteoarthritis. 1. Possible joint space narrowing (normal joint space is at least 2 mm at the superior acetabulum) [ 7] and osteophyte formation. 2. Definite osteophyte formation with possible joint space narrowing. 3. Multiple osteophytes, definite joint space narrowing, sclerosis and possible bony deformity.
An exostosis, also known as a bone spur, is the formation of new bone on the surface of a bone. [ 1] Exostoses can cause chronic pain ranging from mild to debilitatingly severe, depending on the shape, size, and location of the lesion. It is most commonly found in places like the ribs, where small bone growths form, but sometimes larger growths ...
Nonetheless, the Pittsburgh knee rules offer fewer false positives than do the Ottawa knee rules, though the Ottawa knee rules are more commonly used. [2] The Ottawa knee rules count even a limping step as a step. Pittsburgh counts only a complete heel/toe plant as a step. This key difference likely accounts for the difference in specificity.
Milwaukee shoulder syndrome (MSS) (apatite-associated destructive arthritis/Basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystal arthritis/rapid destructive arthritis of the shoulder [1] is a rare [2] rheumatological condition similar to pseudogout, associated with periarticular or intra-articular deposition of hydroxyapatite or basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystals.
Calcific bursitis refers to calcium deposits within the bursae. This most occurs in the shoulder area. The most common bursa for calcific bursitis to occur is the subacromial bursa. A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that reduces friction, and facilitates movements between its adjacent tissues (i.e., between tendon and bone, two muscles or ...
Adhesive capsulitis (AC), also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition associated with shoulder pain and stiffness. [ 1] It is a common shoulder ailment that is marked by pain and a loss of range of motion, particularly in external rotation. [ 3] There is a loss of the ability to move the shoulder, both voluntarily and by others, in multiple ...