Question

question 2 (10 points)
read the following portion of an orthopedic clinic note:

ddx: includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and bursitis. given her history of osteoarthritis on exam and the results of the x - ray and joint aspiration, i believe mrs. goldman has oa that has failed to respond to previous treatments.

according to the excerpt, which is not included in the differential diagnosis?

1. abnormal joint development
2. inflammation of the bursa
3. inflammation of the joints, specifically those that bear weight
4. inflammation of the joints whose symptoms resemble those of rheumatic fever
5. ra

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 2: "Inflammation of the bursa" corresponds to bursitis (mentioned in DDx).
• Option 3: "Inflammation of the joints, specifically those that bear weight" describes osteoarthritis (OA, mentioned in DDx).
• Option 4: "Inflammation of the joints whose symptoms resemble those of rheumatic fever" describes rheumatoid arthritis (RA, mentioned in DDx).
• Option 5: "RA" is rheumatoid arthritis (mentioned in DDx).
• Option 1: "Abnormal joint development" is not mentioned in the DDx (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis are listed).

Answer:

1. Abnormal joint development