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Clinical Scenario
A 65-year-old lady presents with a 5-day history of a single swollen painful joint of her left hand. She enjoys gardening. She is clinically well.
Objectives:
1. Obtain a relevant history of septic arthritis.
2. Examination of a joint.
3. Order relevant investigations.
4. Create a relevant treatment plan.
5. Identify complications of septic arthritis.
Primary Contributor:
Dr Waruguru Wanjau, Plastic Surgery Trainee, South Africa.
Reviewer:
Dr Suzanne Thomson, Plastic Surgeon, Scotland.
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