Louise, a 60-year-old, complains of left knee pain associated with tenderness throughout, redness, and warmth over the joint. Which of the following is least helpful in determining if a joint problem is inflammatory?

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Pain is present in both inflammatory and noninflammatory conditions. Warmth, redness, and tenderness to palpation should lead one to consider an inflammatory etiology for the pain.

Louise, a 60-Year-Old, Complains of Left Knee Pain Associated with Tenderness