Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Recurrent Septic Arthritis of the Left Knee

Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Recurrent Septic Arthritis of the Left Knee

A 15-year –old Malay male with congenital insensitivity to pain presented with recurrent septic arthritis of the left knee complicated by osteomylitis. Repeated arthrotomy and wound debridement was done, however, the condition was not resolved. Amputation was suggested as the best method of treatmen...

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Published in:International medical journal Malaysia Vol. 10; no. 1
Main Authors: Z, Zamzuri, KL, Goh, CA, Aminuddin, MA, Mohamed Azril, A, Shukrimi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-06-2011
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Summary:A 15-year –old Malay male with congenital insensitivity to pain presented with recurrent septic arthritis of the left knee complicated by osteomylitis. Repeated arthrotomy and wound debridement was done, however, the condition was not resolved. Amputation was suggested as the best method of treatment to eradicate the infection.
ISSN:1823-4631
1823-4631
DOI:10.31436/imjm.v10i1.707