Joint Pain with Swelling

Joint pain in a child or adolescent can present with or without swelling. Swelling is indicative of an inflammatory response or reaction and can be intra- or extra-articular. Joint swelling may be associated with pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion and can be indicative of a structural/mechanical (orthopedic), systemic inflammatory (rheumatologic), or infectious problem.
 

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