Posttraumatic bacterial arthritis with luxation of the elbow. A case report.
Trauma predisposes an individual to bacterial arthritis. This report describes a case of posttraumatic bacterial arthritis with luxation of the elbow. It was necessary to perform synovectomy as a complement to systemic antibiotic treatment in order to control infection and reduce the dislocation. The use of external fixation is demonstrated.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013582:Synovial Fluid; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents