Suture ‐induced arthritis as a clinical mimicker of septic arthritis

Key Clinical Message Foreign body‐induced arthritis is a rare etiology of mono‐arthritis. It should be suspected in the case of postoperative arthritis, even if some decades have passed since surgery. Histopathology of the tissues is required for a definitive diagnosis, and debridement is essential for complete recovery. Foreign body‐induced arthritis is a rare etiology of mono‐arthritis. It should be suspected in the case of postoperative arthritis, even if some decades have passed since surgery. Histopathology of the tissues is required for a definitive diagnosis, and debridement is essential for complete recovery.
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