An odd cause of the lower limb restriction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis

• Main Authors: Vigneshwar Adhithiya (Author), Kulasekaran Nadhamuni (Author), A M Anand (Author), Mohamed Rafi Kathar Hussain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lower limb restriction is usually due to any pathology affecting the joints or neurological causes. Emphysematous pyelonephritis is caused by gas-producing anaerobes and is one of the life-threatening diseases. It can extend into various fascial planes can be seen causing multiple ranges of symptoms...