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Timothy P. Moran presents with bilateral knee pain. He has a history of sickle cell disease. His knee pain is likely due to a vasoclusive event causing periarticular infarction. He also has chronic hypoxia from pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease. He is treated with morphine, NSAIDs, and monitoring for potential sickle cell crises. Hydroxyurea may help reduce future painful crises.

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