Skip to content
    All posts

    Overuse Syndrome or Septic Joint? - Clinical Patient Case of the Week

    Overuse Syndrome or Septic Joint? - Clinical Patient Case of the Week

    Try this free Overuse Syndrome Case Q&A courtesy of Med-Challenger.

    This vascular disorders of the eye case comes from our Emergency Medicine course, part of Med-Challenger's library of board exam review and CME question banks.

    For more free clinical knowledge review questions, subscribe to the Med-Challenger Medical Education Blog

    Try this case and test your knowledge of overuse syndromes.

    A 34-year-old man presents complaining of 12 hours of intense pain in his left elbow (see below).

    overuse syndrome versus septic joint, septic olecranon bursitis - challengercme.com

    He is a construction worker and recently sustained a laceration/abrasion on his left forearm for which he did not seek medical treatment.

    He states that he feels the pain is rapidly increasing in his elbow.

    On examination, he has a decreased range of motion in his right elbow due to pain in the posterior elbow area.

    He has a large, boggy mass on the posterior elbow that is warm and erythematous. 

    Question:

    What is the next best step in the management of this patient’s condition?

    Answer Options:

    cold compresses applied to the elbow every 2 hours for the next 24 hours

    corticosteroid injection into the large boggy mass

    magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow joint

    aspiration of the bursa with discharge to home and follow-up the next day

    aspiration of the bursa with Gram stain and culture

    See the Answer:

    Want more patient case questions like this?

    This case is a sample from the following Med-Challenger exam prep and continuing medical education package.

    Med-Challenger FM PRO Bundle

    Everything in Family Medicine
    FM PRO

    2023 New Year Sale

    Save 10% with code:

    "NEWYEAR23"

    including PRO bundles.

    Some restrictions apply.

    Learn More
    Contact us for upgrade & bulk pricing.

    Enter code at checkout. SHOP NOW.

    FM PRO VALUE BUNDLE - Everything family physicians need for knowledge excellence, ABFM & FMCLA exam review, annual MOC CKSA requirements, and specialty CME credits, over their entire career - for one great value price.

    $2801 in value. You save over 28%.
    Ideal use of your CME Budget!

    $1999

    Buy Now
    Free Trial

    Questions?
    Call 1-800-676-0822 or sales@chall.com

    Current Customers:
    If you already own any of the titles in FM PRO, contact us for special discounts and upgrade pricing.

    FM PRO bundle includes:

    One year of initial access free.
    Includes ongoing MOC materials & requirements.
    Includes one year of Premium Membership
    Board review courses are pass-guaranteed.

    Platform Features & Utilities

    CME Credit Totals:

    • 755 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits
    • 248 AAFP Prescribed CME Credits

    FM PRO is the ideal medical education purchase for family physicians. Useful every year and cost-effective.

    Gary Wilson, MD
    Browse All Courses Free Trials Available

    Plus, bonus options on select products.

    Contact us for upgrade & bulk pricing.

    Enter coupon codes at checkout.
    SHOP NOW.


    Related Posts

    More from Med-Challenger

    The Leader in Online Board Review, CME Courses, and Medical Education

    Did you like this?
    Get more free medical Q&A and informative CME articles.

    Subscribe to the Medical Education Blog

    Subscribe Get notified of more Q&A challenges.

    More from Med-Challenger's Medical Education Blog

    Board Review & CME Offers

    Med-Challenger provides online medical education, top-rated board review courses, annual MOC and CME credit solutions for physicians, nurses, PAs and students.  Take advantage of our current offers.

    2023 New Year Sale

    Save 10% with code:

    "NEWYEAR23"

    including PRO bundles.

    Some restrictions apply.

    Learn More
    Contact us for upgrade & bulk pricing.

    Enter code at checkout. SHOP NOW.


    Enter Store
    See All Offers

    PRO

    Career Value Bundles

    EVERYTHING
    in your specialty.

    One-time purchase.
    Useful every year.

    Ideal use your CME budget.

    emergency medicine PRO bundle
    family medicine PRO bundle
    internal medicine PRO bundle
    pediatric medicine PRO bundle
    nurse practitioner PRO bundle
    physician assistant PRO bundle

    Buy or upgrade ONCE.
    Save up to 55% and save time, money, and stress - every year.

    View All Options