title: Significance of assault injury of the hand. A case report.
abstract: A patient who developed septic arthritis of a metacarpophalangeal joint after penetration by a tooth in a fist fight is described. The importance of recognising such a lesion at the time of injury is stressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Stellenbosch, Parowvallei, CP.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Birnie
mesh_terms: D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D005383:Finger Injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014754:Violence; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*