Foot and ankle disorders resulting from Lyme disease.
Ten cases of Lyme disease involving the foot and ankle are reported. Onset of symptoms was months to years before diagnosis. A variety of clinical foot and ankle problems resulted. Careful case histories and serologic testing resulted in proper diagnosis and treatment.
Faller
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J
Division of Rheumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Medical Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
Thompson
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F
Hamilton
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents