| Crystal-induced arthritis | Septic arthritis |
---|---|---|
Neck pain | Severe | Severe |
Symptom duration from onset | Resolves within 9 days | Persists for several months without appropriate treatment |
Computed tomography | Calcification around the dens | Bone destruction of C1 and/or C2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging | No marked changes | Joint effusion |
Prognosis | Good | Poor without appropriate treatment |