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Date palm thorn synovitis.

E B Ramanathan1, C P Luiz

  • 1Khoula Hospital, Sultanate of Oman.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
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Date palm thorn injuries can cause joint synovitis. Most cases resolve with saline irrigation, but some require surgery for a full recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Traumatology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Synovitis, inflammation of the joint lining, can result from penetrating injuries.
  • Date palm thorns are a potential, though uncommon, cause of joint trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cases of synovitis caused by date palm thorns.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes for this specific type of joint injury.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of seven cases with synovitis due to date palm thorns.
  • Analysis of treatment modalities including joint irrigation and surgical intervention.

Main Results:

  • Seven cases of synovitis were identified, predominantly affecting the knee (six cases) and ankle (one case).

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  • Five patients were successfully treated with thorough joint irrigation using normal saline.
  • Two patients required more invasive procedures, arthrotomy and synovectomy, for resolution.

    • Conclusions:

    • Date palm thorn-induced synovitis is treatable, with conservative irrigation often being effective.
    • Surgical intervention may be necessary in some cases for complete recovery.
    • Prompt and appropriate management is crucial for favorable outcomes in joint injuries from plant material.