Multiple joint flare + single effusion
- consider infection refer according to clinical suspicion
- if unlikely to be infection - aspirate - No need to send sample for MC+S unless uncertain
- Inject joint with steroid +/- lignocaine
- consider kenalog injection
- assess disease activity
- consider need to start/increase DMARD
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