Approach to ankle pain Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 28-year-old man presents to the urgent care clinic for evaluation of severe left ankle pain and swelling and the inability to bear weight on the left foot for the past 24-hours. He has also been experiencing fevers and chills. There is no history of trauma. Temperature is 39.2°C (102.5°F), pulse is 104/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, blood pressure is 126/84 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. Multiple track marks are present on the upper extremities bilaterally. The patient is unable to bear weight on the left foot. The left ankle is erythematous, swollen, warm, and tender to palpation with the presence of an effusion. The patient refuses to actively plantar or dorsiflex the foot as there is significant pain and limited range of motion with passive range of motion of the left ankle. Examination of the right ankle and foot is within normal limits. Which of the following tests will be most helpful for making a definitive diagnosis and guiding treatment?
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