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Approach to the Patient With Joint Symptoms
  • Evaluation of the Patient With Joint Symptoms
    • History
      • History reference
    • Physical Examination
    • Testing
      • Blood tests
      • Imaging studies
      • Arthrocentesis
      • Synovial fluid examination
      • Testing reference
  • Evaluation of the Ankle
    • Physical Examination
  • Evaluation of the Elbow
    • Physical Examination
  • Evaluation of the Foot
    • Physical Examination
  • Evaluation of the Hand
    • Physical Examination
      • Reference
  • Evaluation of the Hip
    • Physical Examination
    • Arthrocentesis
  • Evaluation of the Knee
    • Physical Examination
  • Evaluation of the Shoulder
    • Physical Examination
      • Disorders of the shoulder
  • Evaluation of the Wrist
    • Physical Examination
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