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Joint Pain Diagnosis and Management Case by Nika Gianashvili is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. A 45-year-old woman presented with 3 months of left knee and ankle pain. Her history revealed gradual onset of pain after increased time spent on her feet at work. 2. Based on her history, osteoarthritis was considered most likely, while rheumatoid arthritis and gout were less likely. Examination of the knee was needed to evaluate these possibilities. 3. Diagnostic tests confirmed osteoarthritis in the knee with bone spurs seen on x-ray. Treatment with over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and exercise
- Author
- Nika Gianashvili
- Language
- EN