Rheumatology Cases & Quizzes

• Clearing the Patient on Bisphosphonates for Dental Procedures Your patient on a bisphosphonate needs a dental procedure and the dentist won't do it until you clear her. What should you do?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 2017
• Fast Five Quiz: Nephrotic Syndrome Although treatments for nephrotic syndrome have reduced morbidity and mortality, prognosis depends on the cause. Test yourself with a short quiz covering causes, presentation, workup, and treatment.
  Medscape, July 2017
• A 3-Month-Old Boy With Severe Failure to Thrive and Hypercalcemia A severely malnourished 3-month-old boy is presented to the pediatrician. He has poor feeding, and x-rays reveal irregular metaphyses with severe flaring and osteopenia. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 2017
• A Case: Churg-Strauss With Cardiac Involvement A patient case demonstrates the somewhat common cardiac involvement often seen in eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
  HSS Grand Rounds Complex Cases, July 2017
• A 46-Year-Old Woman With Weakness and Leg Swelling A 46-year-old woman has a 4-day history of progressive generalized weakness, increasing shortness of breath, and leg swelling. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
  Medscape, June 2017
• NSAIDs and CV Risk: The Bottom Line A man with a previous heart attack requires pain management for osteoarthritis. Which agent is safest?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, June 2017
• Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release   Minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
  Medscape, May 2017
• A 34-Year-Old Woman With Painful, Red 'Knots' on Her Leg A 34-year-old woman presents with painful, red 'knots' on her right leg that appear to trace along her veins; it started 3-4 days ago. She denies any trauma. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 2017
• A 35-Year-Old Woman With Fatigue and Joint Pain A 35-year-old-woman has a history of progressively worsening fatigue accompanied by muscle stiffness, joint pain, recurrent headaches, and an inability to concentrate. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 2017
• Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriatic arthritis develops in at least 5% of psoriasis patients. With a lack of specific tests, defining this condition is difficult. Do you know the signs to look for and best treatment practices?
  Medscape, April 2017
• Cramplike Pain and Vomiting in a 77-Year-Old Man A 77-year-old man presents with severe, generalized abdominal pain. He describes cramplike abdominal pain and vomiting yesterday, but his condition worsened considerably later. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, March 2017
• Staged Revision Surgery for Failed Cavovarus Hindfoot Reconstruction Case study illustrating several key concepts when addressing chronic ankle instability in a malaligned foot.
  HSS Grand Rounds Complex Cases, March 2017
• Cervical Spine Fusion for the Treatment of Refractory Idiopathic Cervical Dystonia Case study illustrating the multifaceted approach necessary to treat refractory cervical dystonia with concomitant rigid cervical kyphosis, in the face of neuromuscular pathology.
  HSS Grand Rounds Complex Cases, March 2017
• Fast Five Quiz: Orthopedic Challenge Round These five orthopedic questions stumped more than half of your colleagues. Test yourself with some of the toughest questions in this specialty.
  Medscape, March 2017
• A Suicide Attempt in a 28-Year-Old Man A 28-year-old male presents to the emergency department with his mother after a suicide attempt via pill ingestion. Can you solve this Case Challenge?
  Medscape, March 2017
• Fast Five Quiz: Temporomandibular Disorder Temporomandibular disorder, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, is the most common cause of facial pain after toothache. Test your knowledge with our quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 2017
• A 47-Year-Old Man With Progressive Dyspnea A 47-year-old man has had progressive dyspnea that worsens upon exertion over the past 2 years. He also has a productive cough that responded to antibiotics in the past. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, February 2017
• Fast Five Quiz: Acromegaly Acromegaly is a rare, insidious, and potentially life-threatening condition for which treatment can give the patient additional years of high-quality life. Test yourself with our quick quiz.
  Medscape, February 2017
• A 75-Year-Old Woman With Fever, Rash, and Skin Pain A 75-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, Parkinson disease, osteoporosis, and trigeminal neuralgia was admitted for evaluation of fever, rash, and skin pain. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, January 2017
• A Diabetic Man With a Stooped Posture and Back Pain A 53-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension presents with a 6-month history of worsening backache and stiffness. His posture is stooped, with a loss of lumbar curvature. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, January 2017