Diagnostic Approach and Arthroscopic Treatment of Septic Arthritis of the Knee, in an Infant

Overview

Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2020 Dec 28

PMID 33363939

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Authors

Nikolaos Laliotis

Chrysanthos Chrysanthou

Panagiotis Konstandinidis

Lambrini Giannakopoulou

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Abstract

A 9-month-old baby presented with sudden inability to stand and unable to move his leg. Clinical examination showed edema and knee effusion. Blood tests and MRI confirmed septic knee arthritis without bone involvement. He was treated with arthroscopic lavage. He had a complete recovery and normal growth.

Citing Articles

Diagnostic approach and arthroscopic treatment of septic arthritis of the knee, in an infant.

Laliotis N, Chrysanthou C, Konstandinidis P, Giannakopoulou L Clin Case Rep. 2020; 8(12):3389-3393.

PMID: 33363939 PMC: 7752424. DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3382.

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