Impact of trauma on the development of septic arthritis: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.24054/cbs.v3i2.3764Keywords:
Septic arthritis, Hematogenous dissemination, Acute kidney injury, Spondylodiscitis, ArthrotomyAbstract
Post-traumatic septic arthritis, a rare but serious complication of joint injuries, is characterized by the invasion of microorganisms, frequently methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, through disruption of the skin and joint capsular barrier, triggering a severe inflammatory response that can progress to systemic complications such as acute kidney injury, septic shock, hematogenous dissemination bacteremia, and encephalopathies, among others. This case study describes a patient who, after suffering joint trauma, developed severe septic arthritis of the left knee, requiring multiple surgical interventions, long-term antibiotic therapy, and presenting with complications such as acute kidney failure and spondylodiscitis secondary to hematogenous seeding. This highlights the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management of this condition to minimize associated morbidity and mortality.
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