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Recurrent pseudomonas septic arthritis
1Department of Rheumatology, Staffordshire General Infirmary, UK.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|December 1, 1993
Abstract:
Episodes of septic arthritis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa occurred in a patient with an infected vascular graft. He responded well to antibiotic therapy and removal of the graft was not required. The aetiology of this unusual cause of septic arthritis is discussed.
Insights
Pseudomonas aeruginosa caused septic arthritis in a patient with an infected vascular graft. Prompt antibiotic treatment resolved the infection, avoiding surgical graft removal.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedics
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Septic arthritis is a serious joint infection.
- Vascular graft infections can lead to systemic complications.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen.
Observation:
- A patient presented with septic arthritis.
- The patient had a concurrent infected vascular graft.
- The joint infection was caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Findings:
- The patient received antibiotic therapy tailored to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- The septic arthritis resolved completely with antibiotics.
- Surgical removal of the infected vascular graft was successfully avoided.
Implications:
- Antibiotic therapy can be effective in managing septic arthritis secondary to vascular graft infections.
- This case highlights the importance of considering graft infection in septic arthritis etiology.
- Conservative management may be feasible in select cases, avoiding complex surgery.