Most common diseases associated with the X ray findings in the upper extremity and shoulder

Most common diseases associated with the X ray findings in the upper extremity and shoulder

What are the most common diseases associated with the following radiographic changes seen in the upper extremity and shoulder

  • Radioulnar joint arthritis
    • RA
    • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
    • CPPD
  • Swan neck and/or ulnar deviation deformities
    • RA if erosive changes and nonreversible deformities
    • SLE if nonerosive with reversible deformities
  • Elbow nodules in soft tissue
    • RA
    • Tophaceous gout (particularly if contains calcium deposits)
    • Scleroderma-associated calcium deposits
  • Distal clavicle resorption
    • Post-traumatic osteolysis
    • RA
    • Hyperparathyroidism
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