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Osteoarthritis is a growing pathology due to aging population and sedentary lifestyles. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are available, but their effectiveness is debatable. We describe the case of a 73-year-old woman who benefited from intra-articular corticosteroids injection for refractory knee arthritis. This procedure was complicated by a septic arthritis requiring hospitalization, joint lavage, and intravenous antibiotic treatment. To date, there is no clear consensus regarding the use of intra-articular corticosteroid injection. Thus, the choice of treatment must be made according to patient's comorbidities and preferences. Patients should be informed about the potential complications and lack of proven long-term efficacy.
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Corticosteroides , Artrite Infecciosa , Feminino , Humanos , Idoso , Injeções Intra-Articulares/efeitos adversos , Injeções Intra-Articulares/métodos , Corticosteroides/uso terapêutico , Artrite Infecciosa/tratamento farmacológico , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death among women in high-income countries. However, the literature is mainly based on the male model as are the resulting scientific guidelines. female-specific risk factors are frequent and still underestimated, contributing to a difference in overall management. This article highlights the gender differences in acute coronary heart disease.
Le syndrome coronarien aigu (SCA) constitue la première cause de mortalité chez la femme dans les pays à revenus élevés. Toutefois, la littérature est essentiellement basée sur le modèle masculin, de même que les recommandations scientifiques qui en découlent. Les facteurs de risque liés au sexe féminin sont fréquents et encore sous-estimés, contribuant à une différence dans la prise en charge globale. Cet article met en évidence les différences intersexes lors d'une maladie coronarienne aiguë.
