Community-Acquired Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Wrist Joint Arthritis in a Child - A Case Report

Authors

  • Manoj Kumar Jangid Department of Paediatrics, NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Mohamad Ahmed Selim Department of Orthopaedics, NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v40i1.28854

Keywords:

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, distal radioulnar joint, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis

Abstract

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a rare cause of bone and joint infection in an immunocompetent child. Rapid diagnosis and prompt therapy are required to prevent serious joint damage. We hereby present our experience with a case of septic arthritis involving distal radioulnar joint with associated distal radius osteomyelitis in a previously healthy six years old girl who presented with fever, swelling and pain of the right lower forearm. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from both joint fluid and blood. The child was successfully treated with a combination of surgical debridement and two weeks of intravenous and four weeks of oral antibiotic therapy.

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Published

2020-08-10

How to Cite

Jangid, M. K., & Selim, M. A. (2020). Community-Acquired Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Wrist Joint Arthritis in a Child - A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 40(1), 48–51. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v40i1.28854

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Case Reports

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