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Is it transient? Transient knee pain may be due to rheumatic fever, sarcoidosis, palindromic rheumatism, or trauma.
Is it unilateral or bilateral? ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is it painless? Painless swelling of the knee is probably a Charcot's joint.
Is it unilateral or bilateral? Unilateral knee swelling is most likely due to trauma, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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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, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Primary care physicians, rheumatologists, and orthopedists frequently encounter complaints about the knee. Because the range of illnesses affecting the knee varies greatly, a thorough history and physical exam... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Knee pain is a common complaint that is readily evaluated by focusing on the anatomic structures. A focused history and exam will often give the diagnosis. Because hip pain can radiate to the knee, a thorough lower extremity exam should... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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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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Knee Pain
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Charles B. Eaton
Knee pain is a very common condition, ranking number seven in the National Ambulatory Care survey. It has been suggested that 90% of knee pain... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... 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 is needed to prevent permanent... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
❑ Osteoarthritis
❑ Patellofemoral pain
❑ Collateral ligament sprain
... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... 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... Pictures
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The main causes of knee pain can best be recalled by utilizing an
etiologic mnemonic such as VINDICATE.
V—Vascular. This brings to mind
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... Theodore J. Ganley, MD Knee Pain, Anterior/Patellofemoral Malalignment Syndrome - BASICS Knee Pain, Anterior/Patellofemoral Malalignment Syndrome - ... Knee Pain, Anterior/Patellofemoral Malalignment Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Knee Pain, Anterior/Patellofemoral Malalignment Syndrome - TREATMENT ... Knee Pain, Anterior/Patellofemoral Malalignment Syndrome - bibliography ... Knee Pain, Anterior/Patellofemoral Malalignment Syndrome - CODES ... Knee Pain, Anterior/Patellofemoral Malalignment Syndrome - FAQ
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