Joint Temperature
January 1st, 2017
Overview
How to Assess
- With the back of the hand, assess the temperature around the knee joint. Compare both sides.
Causes of a Warm Joint
- Arthritis - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, gout, pseudogout, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis
- Bursitis
- Baker's cyst
- Skin / soft tissue infection - cellulitis, abscess, necrotizing fasciitis, gas gangrene
- Vascular - DVT, superficial thrombophlebitis, venous insufficiency, lymphoedema
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