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Diagnosis Patients complain of swollen and inflamed joints with no obvious trauma. There may be single or multiple joint involvements with or without system symptoms. There may be a history of flare-ups. There are multiple causes for inflammatory knee arthritis and management will depend on the diagnosis, usually initiated by blood test investigations including CRP,…

Description and scenario Patient presenting with non-mechanical pain, intermittent or permanent swelling in the knee, possible deformity and symptoms related to activity. Investigations Main appropriate investigation is plain x-ray with 3 views: • PA 30º weight bearing view• Lateral at 30 – 45º flexion • Skyline view single knee at 30 – 45º flexionCategory and…

This information sheet is intended as a guide to help you before and after your operation. Some of the details may vary according to the particular type of surgery or because of special instructions given to you.

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Tim Spalding is a specialist knee surgeon based at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust and privately at the Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital and at the BMI Meriden Hospital. Clinics also take place in Stratford-upon-Avon This site provides detailed information on conditions affecting the knee and their treatments, with links to a network of…