A patient with diabetes presents with redness and swelling of his foot. You are uncertain whether it is Charcot arthropathy or an infection. Which test could help in your diagnosis?

A patient with diabetes presents with redness and swelling of his foot. You are uncertain whether it is Charcot arthropathy or an infection. Which test could help in your diagnosis?

The correct answer is B. In Charcot arthropathy, elevation reduces redness and swelling by decreasing blood flow. Conversely, in an infection, these symptoms usually persist even after elevation, as they are caused by inflammation that is not significantly affected by changes in positioning.

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