A Rare Case of Idiopathic Elbow Septic Arthritis in an Adult.
| Autor: | Alhadi AAA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Hassahisa Teaching Hospital, Gazera State, Sudan., Mohamed AABD; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Hassahisa Teaching Hospital, Gazera State, Sudan., Abdalla EMH; Department of Family Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA., Adam MYA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Hassahisa Teaching Hospital, Gazera State, Sudan., Mohammed HAM; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Hassahisa Teaching Hospital, Gazera State, Sudan. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of orthopaedic case reports [J Orthop Case Rep] 2024 Aug; Vol. 14 (8), pp. 135-140. |
| DOI: | 10.13107/jocr.2024.v14.i08.4676 |
| Abstrakt: | Introduction: Septic arthritis of the elbow is a rare, serious condition that requires prompt medical attention. With proper treatment, most individuals are able to recover fully and regain function in the affected joint. However, without treatment, septic arthritis of the elbow can lead to long-term joint damage and disability. Case Report: This case report presents a rare occurrence of septic arthritis in the elbow joint of a 23-year-old male patient. The patient presented with pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected joint. After a thorough clinical assessment and diagnostic imaging, a diagnosis of septic arthritis was confirmed. The patient was promptly treated with intravenous antibiotics and joint aspiration to drain the infected fluid. Following treatment, the patient showed significant improvement in symptoms and regained full range of motion in the affected elbow joint. Conclusion: Prompt drainage and washout of the impacted joint are recommended for both diagnostic and therapeutic reasons. The functional outcome of the affected joints depends on the time interval between the onset of the symptoms and surgical intervention and it is crucial to quickly and precisely identify the presence of microorganisms in the synovial fluid. Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: Nil (Copyright: © Indian Orthopaedic Research Group.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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