We have already discussed in our previous article titled “Evaluation Of Single Joint Pain through History and Physical Examination” we have detailed the significance of taking general and medical history and physical examination in evaluating single joint pain. This article will further delineate the points based on which one will prompt for further interpretation and diagnostic tests to detect and treat single joint pain. As discussed in the first part of the article , patient’s medical history and an extensive physical examination is crucial to assess single joint pain.
Some peculiar finding in physical examination or past history may indicate towards few alarming points that are "red flag". Those findings are as follows Red Alerts Erythema, warmth, effusion, and decreased range of motion Fever with acute joint pain Acute joint pain in a sexually active young adult Skin breaks with…
