Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) of the elbow and wrist

Discussion:

Features consistent with chondrocalcinosis of the right elbow, wrist and hand in this elderly patient.

In view of the fall and blunt trauma, no acute post-traumatic bony abnormalities were amazingly present. She also did not really have severe osteoarthritis either secondary to CPPD or due to her age (90 years).

Although no typical hook osteophytes were present the calcifications as identified are strongly suggestive of CPPD.

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