Pyogenic Arthritis of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Treated with External Fixation in Adolescent
Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
;
: 196-201, 2017.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
When hand injuries caused by human bite are overlooked and they can progress to pyogenic arthritis. Pyogenic arthritis is difficult to treat and can make severe sequelae in the joints. We report a case of pyogenic arthritis of the hand that occurred after human bite injury in adolescent treated with wide debridement and external fixator. Our literature searches revealed that the use of external fixator is good treatment option for the treatment of pyogenic arthritis of the hand.
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Assunto principal:
Artrite
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Mordeduras Humanas
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Fixadores Externos
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Desbridamento
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Mãos
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Traumatismos da Mão
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Articulações
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Articulação Metacarpofalângica
Limite:
Adolescente
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
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