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The patient’s 3rd MCP joint before, during and after treatment. (A) Day 0. The obviously swollen joint on admission. (B) Day 6. The swelling alleviated significantly after first arthrocentesis and treatment of oral levofloxacin. (C) Day 6. About 10 mL dark red aspirate obtained in the 2nd arthrocentesis. (D) Day 56. The joint was almost recovered. MCP, metacarpophalangeal.
