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An Unusual Case Limping-Arthroscopic Toilette on Septic Joint

Author(s) -

Daniel Godoy Monzón,

Alberto Cid Casteulani

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

sm journal of orthopedics

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2473-067X

DOI - 10.36876/smjo.1022

Subject(s) - septic arthritis , medicine , joint (building) , arthroscopy , gram positive bacterial infections , surgery , general surgery , arthritis , geology , engineering , architectural engineering , paleontology , bacteria

Examination of the heart, lungs, and abdomen was unremarkable. The left ankle seemed mildly swollen with effusion. There was no physical evidence of trauma. The ankle was slightly warm to touch; little tibial compartment erythema was noted. There was tenderness over the medial joint. Passive range of motion was full, although the patient had some hesitation on movement. Distal pulses were normal. Examination of all other joints was normal. The patient walked with an antalgic gait.

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