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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is characterized by abnormal "sickle-shaped" erythrocytes. Because of their shape, these erythrocytes are more likely to become trapped in small slow-flowing vessels, leading to vaso-occlusion. Because this commonly happens in the bones, patients with SCD are at an increased risk for orthopaedic manifestations such as osteomyelitis, septic joint, or osteonecrosis. Osteomyelitis is a serious and potentially disabling condition but can be difficult to differentiate from b
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