scholarly journals Acute calcific periarthritis secondary to calcium hydroxyapatite crystal deposition in the wrist: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A Walker ◽  
Elizabeth R McLean ◽  
Raymond E Anakwe
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Calcium Hydroxyapatite ◽  
Wrist Pain ◽  
Crystal Deposition ◽  
Joint Aspiration ◽  
Hydroxyapatite Crystal ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Calcific Periarthritis

ABSTRACT Acute calcific periarthritis (ACP) is an unusual cause of monoarticular pain characterised by the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite in the peri-articular and intra-articular tissues. Although the most commonly affected joint is the shoulder, other joints may be involved, including the wrist. This case report describes a 57-year-old female presenting with wrist pain and swelling associated with amorphous calcification overlying the lunate. The patient improved with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and splinting. Clinician awareness of the clinical presentation and radiographic features of ACP is important to reduce unnecessary invasive diagnostic procedures such as joint aspiration.

ACUTE CALCIFIC PERIARTHRITIS

Joint Disease ◽  
1987 ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
E.C. HUSKISSON ◽  
F. DUDLEY HART
Keyword(s):  
Calcific Periarthritis

scholarly journals Acute Calcific Periarthritis of the Hand: A Case Report in an Active Duty Soldier

2019 ◽  
Vol 184 (9-10) ◽  
pp. e587-e589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy W Reifsnyder
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Clinical Exam ◽  
History Of ◽  
Calcific Deposits ◽  
Calcific Periarthritis ◽  
Flexor Tenosynovitis

Abstract Acute calcific periarthritis of the hand is a condition that can easily be misdiagnosed resulting in unnecessary diagnostic studies and treatment. The condition is thought to be benign with a self-resolving course. The author presents a case of an active duty 29-year-old male who presented to a military emergency department with severe atraumatic hand pain developing overnight with initial concern for flexor tenosynovitis. Following orthopedic consultation, he was determined to have acute calcific periarthritis of the small finger (metacarpophalangeal) MCP joint with resolution over approximately 3 weeks without recurrence over a 5-month period. This case report reviews the natural history of acute calcific deposits of the hand and its correct identification through clinical exam and plain radiographs to avoid unnecessary diagnostic testing and invasive surgical interventions.

scholarly journals Calcific periarthritis involving multiple sites

1966 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 566-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert S. Pinals ◽  
Charles L. Short
Keyword(s):  
Calcific Periarthritis

Calcific Periarthritis as the Only Clinical Manifestation of Hypophosphatasia in Middle-Aged Sisters

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 929-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Núria Guañabens ◽  
Steven Mumm ◽  
Ingrid Möller ◽  
Eva González-Roca ◽  
Pilar Peris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Manifestation ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Calcific Periarthritis
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