Necrotising fasciitis as a complication of steroid injection.
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Necrotising fasciitis is described as a complication of steroid injection of a painful shoulder in a previously well female. This case highlights a very rare life threatening emergency after steroid injection. Early recognition, resuscitation, and aggressive surgical management are essential to prevent mortality in this condition.
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Background & Aims: Plantar fasciitis is pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia at the junction of the medial calcaneal tuberosity. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of high energy radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (RSWT) versus local steroid injections in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. Materials & Methods: In a randomized clinical trial that...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 14 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997