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Swollen, painful joint caused by accident, injury, trauma
If no clear accident, injury, trauma — see Joint problems
Do not use or do these things (HARM) in first 2 days — makes soft tissue injuries worse
Always compare sides
Medical consult if
For first 2 days to let bleeding settle and lessen swelling — RICE
Review after 2 days
Medical consult if
PO Box 4066 Alice Springs NT 0871
P: +61 8 8951 4700
General Enquiries: remotephcmanuals@flinders.edu.au