Necrotizing fasciitis as complication of injection into greater trochanteric bursa
1Orthopedics Department, Naval Medical Center San Diego, California, USA.
Abstract:
Necrotizing fasciitis is a limb- and life-threatening soft-tissue infection that frequently involves the extremities. This article describes the first case of necrotizing fasciitis developing from a single steroid injection of the greater trochanteric bursa. Despite early resuscitation and aggressive surgical management that included a hip disarticulation, the patient expired. Potential contributing factors are reviewed.
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