Ortho Board Prep
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We review everything you need to understand about Structured Oral Examination: Infected TKA Case Questions. An oralexamination question infected total knee arthroplasty (TKA) presents with increasing pain, stiffness, and recurrent swelling. Diagnosing this involves a detailed history, clinical examination, and key investigations. Initial tests include routine blood work like CRP and ESR; IL-6 assays offer higher sensitivity. Further steps may involve radioisotope bone scans, alignment checks, and joint aspiration to confirm the infection.