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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? Unilateral knee pain would suggest gout, ... 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, gout, ... 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... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or dramatic, pitting or nonpitting... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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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... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
❑ Osteoarthritis
❑ Patellofemoral pain
❑ Collateral ligament sprain
❑ Meniscal tear ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh and may be slight or dramatic, pitting or... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or dramatic, pitting or nonpitting.
... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Think of the anatomy of the knee in developing a differential
diagnosis. Starting from the surface and penetrating deep in the knee, you
have skin, subcutaneous tissue, Bursa, ligaments,
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