title: [Sea urchin spine injury--a case report of chronic synovitis of the foot].
abstract: Sea urchin spine injuries can range from minimal local trauma to chronic synovitis and arthritis, with long term morbidity. The abundance of these marine creatures in shallow sea water exposes the potential for injury of the extremities, especially the foot, knees, and hands. Early treatment is crucial to avoid future consequences of these injuries. We report a case of chronic synovitis of the foot in an adolescent, treated surgically two years after the initial insult, with complete resolution of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. y_keren@rambam.health.gov.il
authors.forename: Yaniv
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Keren
authors.forename: Oren
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soudry
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eidelman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012617:Sea Urchins; D013585:Synovitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery