Presentation
Insidious onset of pain, swelling and redness of the 1st interphalangeal joint.
Patient Data
Age: 50
Gender: Male
From the case:
Septic arthritis of the 1st interphalangeal joint
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The 1st interphalangeal joint space is severely diminished uniformly, with indistinct articular cortex and destruction of the adjacent bone. The surrounding soft tissues are severely distended circumfrentially.
Case Discussion
This case shows typical features of septic arthritis.
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