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Mrs. L. is limping and using a cane.

  • Weight: 212 lbs
  • Height: 5'3"
  • BP: 138/86 mmHg
  • T: 37 °C

Other findings:

  • The skin temperature of right knee feels normal
  • No redness seen
  • A small effusion palpable
  • Range of motion painful but full
  • No gross instability demonstrated
  • Coarse crepitus present
  • No localized tenderness over the anserine bursa.

next: lab & x-ray tests

 



 
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