Primary septic arthritis of talonavicular joint

Primary septic arthritis of talonavicular joint.

To cite: Matar HE, Iyengar KP, Toh EM. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013203346 DESCRIPTION Septic arthritis is an inflammation of a synovial membrane with purulent effusion into the joint capsule due to bacterial infection. The estimated incidence ranges from 2 to 10 cases/100 000 persons/ year in the general population with approximately 3–7% o...

Temporomandibular Joint Septic Arthritis

Infection of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare pediatric condition resulting from the introduction of pathogens into the joint by hematogenous seeding, local extension, or trauma. Early recognition of the typical signs and symptoms including fever, trismus, preauricular swelling, and TMJ region tenderness are critical in order to initiate further evaluation and prevent feared complica...

Salmonella prosthetic joint septic arthritis.

We describe a case of Salmonella enteritidis infection of a prosthetic knee joint that was cured with ceftriaxone therapy for 6 weeks and replacement of the tibial component of the prosthesis. Eleven other cases of salmonella prosthetic joint infection have been reported in the English-language literature. Five infections occurred within 20 days of prosthesis placement, and seven occurred sever...

Monarticular septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint.

Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint.

Septic arthritis is a medical emergency that requires immediate action to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. The sternoclavicular joint may have a more insidious onset than septic arthritis at other sites. A high index of suspicion and judicious use of laboratory and radiologic evaluation can help solidify this diagnosis. The sternoclavicular joint is likely to become infected in the ...