Abstract
Case:Septic arthritis is an infection of the joint space that can lead to joint destruction, disability, and death. Mortality risk is increased by old age, comorbidities such as decreased kidney function, and involvement of multiple joints. We report a rare case of bilateral septic arthritis of the wrists in a 101-year-old woman who recovered without complications.Conclusion:This case illustrates the necessity of monitoring pain in other joints in cases of monoarticular septic arthritis to rule out polyarticular involvement to prevent long-term complications, morbidity, and mortality.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | e25.00002 |
| Journal | JBJS case connector |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| State | Published - Apr 9 2025 |
Keywords
- bilateral septic arthritis
- infectious arthritis
- joint space infection
- Streptococcus dysgalactiae
- wrist
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine