Examples of abnormal pGALS
We include some images below.
There are many more examples on the pGALS app (free)
The image below shows a 'sausage toe' due to dactylitis (swelling of a digit beyond the margins of a joint, as seen in psoriatic arthritis).
The image below shows an abnormal left hindfoot with swelling due to tenosynovitis.
The image below shows a swollen right knee due to inflammatory arthritis
The image below shows valgus deformity at the knees (knock knee), muscle wasting of the thighs and calves and swelling at the ankles with mid foot deformity - these changes are due to untreated inflammatory arthritis
The image below shows a scoliosis due to leg length inequality
The image below show features of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Shortened and outwardly oriented (valgus) great toes.
The image below show features of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Firm nodules or lumps on scalp or back, decreased spinal mobility.
PMM gratefully acknowledges permissions from the illustrator Manuela Ohsiek
