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ModerateRheumatology / Infectious DiseasesSeptic arthritisuk-plab-1

A 62-year-old man presents with an acutely swollen, hot and very painful right knee. He is febrile at 38.9°C and feels unwell. There is marked restriction of movement. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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