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Monoarticular Arthritis

Sherly Abraham  1 , Shama Patel
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Monoarticular Arthritis

Sherly Abraham et al.
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Excerpt

Monoarthritis is inflammation of one joint characterized by joint swelling, pain, warmth, and sometimes fever and periarticular erythema. Arthritis is often associated with joint stiffness and total loss or decreased range of motion.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Sherly Abraham declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Shama Patel declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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