You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint
Additionally, there is limited range of motion with both active and passive movement. These findings suggest that the origin of the musculoskeletal complaint is:
a. Articular.
b. Inflammatory.
c. Nonarticular.
d. A and B
ANS: A
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