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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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