CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE DEPOSITION DISEASE

CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES

      • Many asymptomatic
      • Effusion and pain suggests active
      • Chondrocalcinosis
      • Capsule calcification
      • Prominent subchondral cysts
      • Ligament calcification
      • Ligament instability (Terry Thomas sign at SLL)

CHARACTERISTIC DISTRIBUTION

      • 2nd and 3rd MCPJ
      • Wrists and DIPJ’s
      • Knee