Arthroscopic washout of the ankle for septic arthritis in a three-month-old boy
<p>Abstract</p> <p>There is no report of athroscopic treatment for septic arthritis of the ankle in infants. We report a case of successful management of septic arthritis of the ankle in a three-month-old boy by arthroscopic washout. Arthroscopic washout may be a useful treatment f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-10-01
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| Series: | Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology |
| Online Access: | http://www.smarttjournal.com/content/3/1/21 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>There is no report of athroscopic treatment for septic arthritis of the ankle in infants. We report a case of successful management of septic arthritis of the ankle in a three-month-old boy by arthroscopic washout. Arthroscopic washout may be a useful treatment for septic arthritis in young infants when performed early after onset.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1758-2555 |