9 Questions
Which feature is characteristic of osteoarthritis?
Heberdon nodes
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 53-year-old chef based on the given symptoms?
Gout
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 45-year-old woman experiencing stiff hands and wrists, particularly bad in the morning?
Osteoarthritis
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 36-year-old woman experiencing stiff hands and wrists, particularly bad in the first few hours after waking up?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following investigations is most specific for confirming the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis?
Anti-citrullinated peptide antibody (anti-CCP) levels
What is the most appropriate management for a 40-year-old woman with a three-month history of stiff hands and wrists, positive rheumatoid factor, and suspected rheumatoid arthritis?
Intramuscular depot injection of methylprednisolone plus NSAIDs and methotrexate and sulfasalazine
Which description is most likely to describe the x-ray of the knee in a 79-year-old woman with osteoarthritis?
Reduced joint space, subchondral sclerosis, bone cysts and osteophytes
What is the most likely diagnosis for a 75-year-old woman complaining of knee pain, bony swellings on her fingers, and reduced knee movement with crepitus?
Osteoarthritis
What is the most likely diagnosis for a 30-year-old man with painful, swollen knees, a painful right heel, burning pains while urinating, and red and itchy eyes?
Reactive arthritis
Test your knowledge of joint pain and arthritis with these multiple-choice questions. Identify the likely diagnosis for a 53-year-old man presenting with severe pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint and raised serum urate levels. Explore characteristics of osteoarthritis and other related conditions.
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