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Katelyn A Cole1, Natalie R Black2, Jeremy S Somerson2
1John Sealy School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
Case:
Septic arthritis is an infection of the joint space that can lead to joint destruction, disability, and death. Mortality risk is increased by old age, comorbidities such as decreased kidney function, and involvement of multiple joints. We report a rare case of bilateral septic arthritis of the wrists in a 101-year-old woman who recovered without complications.
Conclusion:
This case illustrates the necessity of monitoring pain in other joints in cases of monoarticular septic arthritis to rule out polyarticular involvement to prevent long-term complications, morbidity, and mortality.
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