Nailing the Septic Joints in the ED: A Swollen Situation
-Case-A 67-year-old man with a history of diabetes and osteoarthritis presents with acute onset of right knee pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight. He denies trauma. The knee is warm, erythematous, and tender with a moderate effusion. Vitals reveal a low-grade fever. Are you thinking what we’re thinking? -Evaluation-A red, hot, swollen joint is […]
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