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Is the joint pain localized to a single joint? Localization to a single joint should suggest a septic arthritis, gout, tuberculosis, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Ankle pain is a common problem that generally occurs secondary to acute or chronic injury or degenerative joint disease. Ankle sprains, most commonly due to traumatic inversion injury, are the most common cause of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Again, anatomic breakdown of the leg into its various anatomic components is the basis of a sound differential diagnosis ( Table 44 ), Before that, however, one should determine if the pain is
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... Because most joints may be affected by the same etiologic processes, a general discussion of the differential diagnosis of joint pain will be undertaken, followed by a discussion of exceptions that apply to certain joints.
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or affect the entire leg. Constant or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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Leg Pain
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or affect the entire leg.... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Monarticular Joint Pain
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Margaret A. Tryforos
Approach Evaluation of monarticular joint pain should differentiate inflammatory from degenerative conditions and clarify whether immediate treatment... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Ankle Pain
❑ Ankle sprain
❑ Fibular fracture
❑ ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or affect the entire leg. Constant or... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or affect the entire leg. Constant or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Again, anatomic breakdown of the leg into its various anatomic
components is the basis of a sound differential diagnosis (Table
44). Before that, however, one should determine... Pictures
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Because most joints may be affected by the same etiologic processes, a
general discussion of the differential diagnosis of joint pain will be
undertaken, followed by a discussion of exceptions that apply... Pictures
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