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conym5 - 12-15-09 08:20
KNee joint pain with calcifications throughout the body contain mixtures of carbonate-substituted hydroxyapatite and octacalcium phosphate. XRAY shows calcification of the knee. which of the following is not the DOC?
conym5 - 12-15-09 08:20
KNee joint pain with calcifications throughout the body contain mixtures of carbonate-substituted hydroxyapatite and octacalcium phosphate. XRAY shows calcification of the knee. which of the following is not the DOC?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: knee arthritis
conym5 - 12-15-09 08:24 Treatment of proven crystal-induced arthritis is directed at relief of the pain and inflammation. Narcotic pain relievers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and steroids are the mainstays of treatment.
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Re: knee arthritis conym5 - 12-23-09 08:31 (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and others are often first drugs of choice.
Removing fluid containing the crystals from the joint can reduce pain and help the inflammation to diminish more quickly. Cortisone injected into an inflamed joint and oral colchicine are also used.
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Re: knee arthritis babbu5508 - 05-21-10 15:12 My answer is: c.
For acute pseudogout, intra-articular corticosteroid injection, systemic corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or occasionally, high-dose colchicine.
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Re: knee arthritis babbu5508 - 06-30-11 19:17 The treatment of pseudogout is directed toward stopping the inflammation in the joints. Local ice applications and resting can help. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and others are often first drugs of choice.
Removing fluid containing the crystals from the joint can reduce pain and help the inflammation to diminish more quickly. Cortisone injected into an inflamed joint and oral colchicine are also used.
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Re: knee arthritis ankitapatel - 08-24-11 13:10 
posted by conym5 on 12-15-09 08:20
KNee joint pain with calcifications throughout the body contain mixtures of carbonate-substituted hydroxyapatite and octacalcium phosphate. XRAY shows calcification of the knee. which of the following is not the DOC?
KNee joint pain with calcifications throughout the body contain mixtures of carbonate-substituted hydroxyapatite and octacalcium phosphate. XRAY shows calcification of the knee. which of the following is not the DOC?
why answer is c
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