During a musculoskeletal exam, you find redness of the skin over a nontraumatized joint. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be the cause?
A) Rheumatic fever
B) Dislocation
C) Gout
D) Arthritis

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Dislocation typically presents with swelling, pain, and limited range of motion, but not necessarily with redness of the skin. Rheumatic fever, gout, and arthritis are all possible causes of joint redness.

During a Musculoskeletal Exam, You Find Redness of the Skin