Monarthropathy

Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (rapid test for: nitrite, protein, hemoglobin, erythrocytes, leukocytes) incl. sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing of suitable antibiotics for sensitivity / resistance). Uric … Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Test and Diagnosis

Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Radiographic examination of the affected joint, in two planes. Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; computer-assisted cross-sectional imaging (using magnetic fields, that is, without X-rays)) – for further … Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Diagnostic Tests

Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Blood, blood-forming organs-immune system (D50-D90). Hemophilia (hemophilia). Sarcoidosis (synonyms: Boeck’s disease; Schaumann-Besnier’s disease) – systemic disease of connective tissue with granuloma formation. Bleeding tendency due to factor deficiency, unspecified. Willebrand-Jürgens syndrome (synonyms: von Willebrand-Jürgens syndrome; von Willebrand syndrome, vWS) – most common congenital disease with increased bleeding tendency; disease is predominantly transmitted autosomal-dominantly with variable … Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes; [among other things, for gout/hyperuricemia: [acute gout: podagra – severe joint pain in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe; other commonly … Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): Examination

Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of monarthropathy with pain. Family history Is there a frequent occurrence of gout in your family? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you suffer from joint pain? Which joint … Single Joint Pain (Monarthropathy): History