Knee DDX

Knee DDX – Knee Pain Differential Diagnosis & Clinical Decision Support Knee DDX, developed by DIDUL Hospital Software, is a clinical decision-support and medical reference application designed for qualified healthcare professionals. The application assists clinicians in evaluating knee pain, identifying possible differential diagnoses, interpreting clinical examination findings, considering appropriate investigations, and reviewing treatment and referral recommendations. KEY FEATURES 1. Comprehensive Knee Pain Assessment Patient age, sex, height, weight, and BMI Pain location, severity, onset, and duration Acute, chronic, traumatic, and non-traumatic knee pain Injury mechanism and weight-bearing ability Swelling, stiffness, locking, and instability Relevant medical history and risk factors 2. Differential Diagnosis Supports systematic evaluation of possible causes of knee pain, including: Osteoarthritis and degenerative disorders Meniscal injuries and ligament tears Patellofemoral pain syndrome Patellar instability and dislocation Tendinitis, tendinopathy, and bursitis Inflammatory and crystal-associated arthritis Septic arthritis and joint infections Fractures and traumatic injuries Pediatric and adolescent knee disorders Referred pain and less common conditions 3. Physical Examination Support Includes structured interpretation of: Joint effusion, warmth, and tenderness McMurray and Thessaly tests Lachman and anterior drawer tests Pivot shift and ligament stability tests Range of motion and functional findings 4. Clinical Decision Support Possible differential diagnoses based on entered findings Supporting and conflicting clinical features Identification of missing assessment findings Clinical risk evaluation Recognition of potentially serious conditions Structured diagnostic reasoning 5. Ottawa Knee Rule Includes Ottawa Knee Rule assessment to support decisions regarding knee radiography following appropriate acute knee injuries. 6. Investigation Guidance Provides reference information for considering: Knee X-rays MRI and other imaging investigations Laboratory investigations Additional diagnostic evaluation when indicated 7. Treatment and Management Provides condition-specific reference information covering: Conservative treatment approaches Activity modification and rehabilitation Medication-related management considerations Further investigations Specialist consultation and referral 8. Red Flags and Referral Highlights potentially urgent clinical conditions, including suspected septic arthritis, fractures, significant injuries, and other serious causes of knee pain. 9. Clinical Workflow Organized clinical assessment sections Interactive examination and symptom inputs Automatic BMI calculation Structured diagnostic results Clinical alerts and referral guidance Assessment reset and printing functionality Responsive interface for supported devices INTENDED USERS Designed for qualified healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, family physicians, orthopedic specialists, emergency medicine physicians, and other appropriately qualified clinicians. PRIVACY The clinical assessment component is designed to process entered information locally on the user's device. Patient names and identification numbers are not required for differential diagnosis calculations. Healthcare professionals remain responsible for patient confidentiality. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Knee DDX is a clinical decision-support and medical reference tool. It does not provide a definitive diagnosis and is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment, physical examination, diagnostic investigations, or current clinical guidelines. All diagnostic suggestions, investigation recommendations, and treatment information must be evaluated by qualified healthcare professionals according to individual patient circumstances. Developer: DIDUL Hospital Software, India Knee DDX – Supporting Systematic Knee Pain Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making.