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Bone AND Joint Infections — DCE Clinical Case
DCE long-case and short-case station for Bone AND Joint Infections.
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Bone AND Joint Infections — Clinical Case
DCE Long Case
Patient brief
Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Bone AND Joint Infections. [1]
Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Bone AND Joint Infections, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]
Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]
Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]
Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]
Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]
Tasks
- Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
- Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
- Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]
Model discussion points
- Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
- Differentials and discriminators. [2]
- Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
- Multimorbidity and communication. [2]
Short case
Focused examination or counselling station linked to Bone AND Joint Infections, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]
References
- [1]Ren Z, Lan Q, Tian Y, Xu N, et al. Atlantoaxial Rotatory Fixation: Current Challenges and Advances in Diagnosis and Management JB JS Open Access, 2026.PMID 42465621
- [2]Zhu Y, Qin S [Limb reconstruction: connotation, extension, and its core value in modern medicine] Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi, 2026.PMID 42464534
- [3]Box MW, Cooper JQ, Stanke J, Domingue GA, et al. Intramedullary nail fixation for tibial plateau fractures: a systematic review of techniques and outcomes OTA Int, 2026.PMID 42459748
- [4]Wang T, Meng Y, Zhang S, Wang Y, et al. Uncovering the cytogenetic hallmarks of resident and expanded natural killer cells from patients with acquired aplastic anemia Sci Rep, 2026.PMID 42448949
- [5]O'Neil JC, Lehman B, Seyler T, Piuzzi N, et al. ID-ing the value: how are orthopaedic infectious disease physicians compensated for their time? A national survey J Bone Jt Infect, 2026.PMID 42312214
- [6]Mitrovic S, Delplanque M, Ea HK, Frémond ML, et al. Club Rhumatismes et Inflammation guidelines for anti-interleukin-1 therapy: 2026 update Joint Bone Spine, 2026.PMID 42276158
- [7]Doan HN, Chang MC Comparative Effectiveness of Unstable Versus Stable Resistance Training on Lower Limb Strength, Mobility, and Fear of Falling in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468010
- [8]Liu HW, Tsai TL Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468005