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Could joint/bone injuries cause a fever?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

If there is infectio: If there is infection with the injury it can cause fever - especially if there is infection of bones called osteomyelitis it is worrisome and needed a long term antibiotic treatment.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes, if infected: Direct injuries to a joint that get infected will almost certainly cause a febrile illness. Urgent appropriate treatment is mandatory to determine if a joint has become septic.

Answered 2/21/2014

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