Question

A 33-year-old woman is being evaluated in clinic for pain in her left lower leg. She underwent an arthroscopic meniscus repair of the left knee three months ago. She denies any recent trauma. Patient reports sudden onset of pain and burning sensation in her leg. It does not worsen with physical activity or elevation. She denies fever or chills. On physical exam her left leg is erythematous, warm, swollen and tender to the lightest touch. Lower extremity pulses are 2 bilaterally. Initial lab work reveals a normal complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein. What is the most likely diagnosis

Answer 1

Inflammation.

Step-by-step explanation:

This could be a very common case of inflammation, which is caused by many different factors, since she has surgery if she moves her knee a lot then that causes rubbing which irritates the joints which is what causes inflammation.