Necrotizing fasciitis: a rare complication of total hip replacement.

El-Karef, E; Tiwari, A; Aldam, C · J Arthroplasty · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, but life-threatening emergency. We report a case history of necrotizing fasciitis in a previously healthy woman. A review of the literature suggests that this is the first report of necrotizing fasciitis complicating total hip replacement surgery.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy