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ACR appropriateness criteria: suspected osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, or soft tissue infection (excluding spine and diabetic foot)[22]

Published by:American College of Radiology

Last published:2022

Hot joint guideline update[19]

Published by:British Society for Rheumatology; British Health Professionals in Rheumatology; British Orthopaedic Association; Royal College of General Practitioners; British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Last published:2017

BSR and BHPR, BOA, RCGP and BSAC guidelines for the management of the hot swollen joint in adults[12]

Published by:British Society for Rheumatology; British Health Professionals in Rheumatology; British Orthopaedic Association; Royal College of General Practitioners; British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Last published:2006

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