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What is the definition or description of: warm joint?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Warm joint: Warm joint = heat in the area where two bones meet. This may be due to infection or inflammation.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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