MDM //

with R_ knee pain and mild swelling after injury. Neurovascularly intact distally. Given focal tenderness, query possible ligamentous injury however no gross instability. No tibial plateau tenderness. XR without frank fracture. Low suspicion for vascular injury with dislocation-relocation. No ankle or hip pain. No back pain with low supicion for significant axial load. No systemic symptoms and nontoxic; given exam and history, low suspicion for septic arthritis, pyomyositis or necrotizing fascitis. No e/o compartment syndrome or DVT. Pain control. Follow up with PMD and ortho as needed. Cautious return precautions discussed w/ full understanding.



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