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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2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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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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Item Description: | 10.1186/1758-2555-3-21 1758-2555 |