Question

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? multiple choice inflammation of the joints whose symptoms resemble those of rheumatic fever inflammation of the joints, specifically those that bear weight

Explanation:

The differential diagnosis (DDx) mentioned is osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and bursitis. We need to identify what is not in this list. The first option describes a condition similar to rheumatic - fever - related joint inflammation which is not mentioned in the DDx. The second option about weight - bearing joint inflammation is a general description that could potentially be related to osteoarthritis (OA) which is in the DDx.

Answer:

inflammation of the joints whose symptoms resemble those of rheumatic fever