In DJD of the shoulder what is the MC joint affected?
AC joint
Suspect previous trauma or cartilaginous disease if there is DJD in which joint?
Glenohumeral
Characteristics of DJD -Shoulder
- non-uniform jt space
- inferior aspect of jt
- calcific tendonitis and bursitis
- symptomatic/asymptomatic
Degenerative tendonitis –> _____ —> _____
calcification —> HADD (Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease)
In DJD of the shoulder what is the MC tendon affected?
supraspinatus
In DJD of the shoulder what is the 2nd MC structure affected?
subacromial bursa
DJD of elbow is secondary to:
- trauma
- occupation
- other (abnormality)
In DJD-Wrist what is the MC joint affected?
1st metacarpal-trapezium joint
What are the radiographic signs of DJD of the wrist?
- Radial displacement of the first metacarpal base
- Sclerosis
- Osteophytes
- Loose bodies
In DJD-Wrist the radiocarpal joint is predisposed to which conditions?
- Radial and scaphoid fractures
- Ischemic necrosis – scaphoid and lunate
- CPPD crystal deposition disease
What are the radiographic signs of DJD of the wrist, specifically the radiocarpal joint?
- Decreased radiocarpal joint space
- Sclerosis
- Osteophytes
- Triangular fibrocartilage calcification
Enlargement of the DIP joint
heberden’s nodes
Enlargement of the PIP joint
bourchard’s nodes
