Septic arthritis of the adult ankle joint secondary to Salmonella enteritidis: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1053/j.jfas.2011.04.039.
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Abstract
Salmonella septic arthritis in healthy individuals is a rare phenomenon. However, septic arthritis of the native adult ankle joint in healthy patients has not been previously described in the published data. This is a case report of a 70-year-old farmer who presented with a 2-week history of a painful, swollen right ankle and an inability to bear weight. He had no history of ankle injury or any predisposing conditions. Joint aspirations were positive for Salmonella enteritidis that was successfully treated with right ankle arthrotomy and washout, along with a 6-week course of intravenous antibiotic therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Joint
- Arthritis, Infectious
- Salmonella enteritidis
Anatomy
- ankle