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Primary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy: A Case Series, Varuni Pragya, Mahabaleshwar Mamadapur Dr, Rahul Bisaralli Dr, Deepak Benny Dr, Purna Bansal Apr 2024

Primary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy: A Case Series, Varuni Pragya, Mahabaleshwar Mamadapur Dr, Rahul Bisaralli Dr, Deepak Benny Dr, Purna Bansal

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Skeletal dysplasia encompasses a spectrum of over 400 rare inheritable skeletal abnormalities typically manifested early in childhood. Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy is a clinical syndrome marked by abnormal skin and osseous tissue proliferation at the distal extremities. It is characterized by unique clinical features such as digital clubbing, periostosis of tubular bones, and synovial effusions.

We report three cases of HPOA for further understanding and insight into this infrequent cause of clubbing. Case 1 involved a 25-year-old male presenting with joint pain, primarily in wrists and knees, accompanied by progressive swelling in both lower limbs for the past 3 years. Case 2 …


Implementing An Educational Resource On Cannabidiol (Cbd) For Patients In Western Connecticut, Michael H. Weber Jan 2020

Implementing An Educational Resource On Cannabidiol (Cbd) For Patients In Western Connecticut, Michael H. Weber

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

An educational handout on cannabidiol (CBD) was created and implemented into a family medicine practice in Western Connecticut. The handout described the basics of CBD including production, legality status in Connecticut, efficacy in treating certain conditions, and consumer considerations when purchasing CBD.


Exercise For Osteoarthritis Of The Knees, Elizabeth Carson Jan 2016

Exercise For Osteoarthritis Of The Knees, Elizabeth Carson

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Osteoarthritis of the knees is considered by many patients to be a barrier to exercise. It is common in primary care to hear patients express the fear that exercise will make their arthritis pain worse. Not only has exercise been shown to reduce joint pain and stiffness, as well as improve quality of life for arthritis sufferers, but it is a key component of weight loss. Weight loss is a major risk factor for developing arthritis, and no arthritis treatment is complete without addressing weight loss for overweight patients. This educational article is designed to provide patients with simple answers …


Clinical Evaluation Of Sq 1,069 As An Analgesic Agent In Arthritis, James R. Mouer May 1964

Clinical Evaluation Of Sq 1,069 As An Analgesic Agent In Arthritis, James R. Mouer

MD Theses

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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Recent Trends In Its Study, Robert R. Chamberlain May 1941

Rheumatoid Arthritis : Recent Trends In Its Study, Robert R. Chamberlain

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Rheumatoid Arthritis : It's Past And Present Effects, Herbert E. Salsburg May 1938

Rheumatoid Arthritis : It's Past And Present Effects, Herbert E. Salsburg

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Gonococcal Arthritis : Its Treatment By Artificial Fever Therapy, Robert W. Levine May 1937

Gonococcal Arthritis : Its Treatment By Artificial Fever Therapy, Robert W. Levine

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Arthritis And Rheumatoid Conditions, Theodore M. Ebers May 1931

Arthritis And Rheumatoid Conditions, Theodore M. Ebers

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