A 28-year-old man presents with painful swollen knee post-injury, temp 38.5°C, unable to bear weight. What is the next best step?...

Question

A 28-year-old man presents with painful swollen knee post-injury, temp 38.5°C, unable to bear weight. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

Urgent hospital referral for joint aspiration and IV antibiotics

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Aspiration in primary care and oral antibiotics

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Oral NSAIDs only

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MRI knee and review in 2 weeks

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Physiotherapy referral

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Septic Arthritis (suspected)