Year: 2024 | Month: July-September | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 511-519
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240358
An Elusive Case Report of Septic Arthritis and Multidisciplinary Management of Its Sequelae
Dr. Gurjot Singh Virdi1, Dr. Mandeep Saund2, Pahulpreet Kaur3
1,2,3Dr. Virdi Hospital, Guru Amardass Avenue, Ajnala Road Amritsar, India.
Corresponding Author: Pahulpreet Kaur
ABSTRACT
The objective of this case report is to deliver a concise up-to-date review on the sequelae of septic arthritis causing rapid destructive changes in articular cartilage inducing deformity, muscle spasm and furthermore hampering all movements of hip joint inducing limp, apparent leg length discrepancy. As described by researchers the changes in the articular cartilage vary from fibrillation to complete destruction depending on the severity of the arthritis. The synovium become thick and congested, the subchondral bone shows sclerosis and cyst formation, capsule become thick and fibrosed. The aim of the multidisciplinary specializations is to identify persuading pathophysiological changes and improving functional mobility of the patient’s affected limb by amalgamating specific medications and physical therapy techniques.
Keywords: Sequelae of Septic Arthritis, Sclerosis, Fibrosis, Limp, Apparent leg length discrepancy, Subchondral bone.