Bilateral septic arthritis of the knees in a patient with hair-dye poisoning - K m B, Gulla V, K R, Koneru S, Rangineni J.
We present the case of a 25-year-old female with laryngeal oedema due to para phenylene diamine-containing hair-d... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Clinical Controversies: Negative CRP and ESR Mean a Patient Has No Septic Arthritis, Right? Wrong
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - July 1, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Clinical Controversies Source Type: news
What is the Difference Between a Paronychia and a Felon?
Discussion
The hands are one of the most important parts of the body for interacting with the world. They are remarkably adapted having sensitive sensory receptors as well as feedback receptors for grasping, holding, and manipulating objects. Hands, especially with an opposable thumb, multiple joints within the hand, along with the wrist and elbow, allow the hand to move in multiple positions to manipulate the world. Hands also symbolize an emotional caring and sharing between individuals as hands are used to provide a true “human touch” in personal and social situations.
Due to their important interactions in ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 6, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Arthritis symptoms: Four signs the NHS urges you to call 111 about - 'septic arthritis'
ARTHRITIS describes painful joint conditions, but if the achy feeling becomes "severe", then the NHS warn that it could be a sign of infection. When is it time to call 111? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Septic arthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint after rattlesnake bite - Gelman D, Bates T, Nuelle JAV.
Snake bites are an uncommon injury requiring intervention by hand surgeons. While counteracting the effects of snake venom is the initial and urgent concern following a bite, infection caused by retention of a foreign body can present in a delayed fashion ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 1, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Bedside Test Can Help Rule Out Septic Arthritis in Native Joints Bedside Test Can Help Rule Out Septic Arthritis in Native Joints
Leucocyte esterase dipstick testing of synovial fluid aspirate can help rule out septic arthritis in adults presenting to the emergency department with a hot, inflamed native joint, report researchers in the UK.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - March 23, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news
What Is the Most Common Cause of Septic Arthritis in Kids?
Title: What Is the Most Common Cause of Septic Arthritis in Kids?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - December 8, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
What Causes Joint Pain?
DiscussionMusculoskeletal problems are common problems in pediatric practice with up to 15% of acute care visits being for this problem.
Joint pain is a common concern for families but the differential diagnosis is extensive and needs thoughtful consideration. History is a key to discerning the potential diagnosis but also in guiding the physical examination and laboratory examination. Family history especially for systemic diseases should be considered. On physical examination all joints should be examined include sacroiliac and temporomandibular joints.
Is this arthritis or arthralgia? Distinction between inflammatory...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 26, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Is the Treatment for Septic Arthritis?
Title: What Is the Treatment for Septic Arthritis?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 8/5/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/5/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - August 5, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Calprotectin for Discrimination of Septic Arthritis Calprotectin for Discrimination of Septic Arthritis
Synovial fluid calprotectin could be a helpful biomarker for differentiating septic arthritis from other inflammatory joint diseases.Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - January 31, 2020 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Septic Arthritis of the Glenohumeral Joint After Flu Vaccine Septic Arthritis of the Glenohumeral Joint After Flu Vaccine
A patient presents with septic arthritis of the shoulder after the administration of an influenza vaccine. Is this a common complication?Current Orthopaedic Practice (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Safety Practice Violations ID'd in Septic Arthritis Outbreak
THURSDAY, July 18, 2019 -- Breaches of recommended infection prevention practices have been identified in an outbreak of septic arthritis cases after intra-articular injections performed in a private outpatient facility, according to a report... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 18, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ureaplasma Septic Arthritis: An Unusual Case Unfolds Ureaplasma Septic Arthritis: An Unusual Case Unfolds
The case of a 56-year-old woman with lymphoma in remission and now presenting with polyarthritis.Medscape Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - July 12, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Rheumatology Expert Column Source Type: news
Evaluation and Management of Septic Arthritis and Its Mimics Evaluation and Management of Septic Arthritis and Its Mimics
Find out which conditions can mimic as septic arthritis, and learn how to diagnose and treat them.Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Medical vs Surgical Management of Joint Septic Arthritis Medical vs Surgical Management of Joint Septic Arthritis
Is medical management with closed-needle aspiration usually sufficient treatment for native joint septic arthritis, or is surgical management necessary?Southern Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news