pyrophosphate and Periarthritis

Topics: Adult; Diphosphates; Female; Humans; Male; Periarthritis; Radionuclide Imaging; Shoulder Joint; Technetium; Technetium Tc 99m Pyrophosphate; Time Factors

Hydroxyapatite crystals are a common cause of periarticular disease, but recent studies have shown that they may also be deposited intra-articularly, either as a primary phenomenon or secondary to another disease. A continuum of abnormalities from monoarticular periarthritis to polyarticular disease and finally joint destruction may occur.

Topics: Adult; Aged; Arthritis; Calcinosis; Diphosphates; Female; Finger Joint; Humans; Hydroxyapatites; Knee Joint; Male; Middle Aged; Periarthritis; Radiography; Uric Acid

Topics: Arm; Bursitis; Calcinosis; Calcium; Chondrocalcinosis; Collagen Diseases; Diphosphates; Epidermolysis Bullosa; Gout; Humans; Joint Diseases; Leg; Lipodystrophy; Periarthritis; Radiography; Rupture; Synovial Cyst; Synovial Membrane; Tendon Injuries

Topics: Arthritis; Calculi; Cartilage Diseases; Colchicine; Crystallization; Diphosphates; Female; Humans; Joint Diseases; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Knee; Male; Periarthritis; Radiography; Shoulder; Synovial Fluid; Synovitis; Wrist