Lumbar facet septic arthritis. Report of two cases

  • Juan Manuel Velasco Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República
  • Martin Reimundo Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República
  • Álvaro Rocchietti Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República
Keywords: Septic arthritis, Facet joint, Staphylococcus aureus

Abstract

We report two cases with isolated septic arthritis of a lumbar facet after a non articular infection, and sepsis. Being a rarity, it is a condition that goes frequently unnoticed, unless taken into account directly. If it is not treated on time, it can leave serious sequelae. The treatment may vary, according to the time of diagnosis. It might have a good response to antibiotic therapy alone, or it may be necessary to associate surgical drainage.

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Published
2016-02-26
How to Cite
Velasco, J. M., Reimundo, M., & Rocchietti, Álvaro. (2016). Lumbar facet septic arthritis. Report of two cases. Anales De La Facultad De Medicina, 3(2), 54-61. Retrieved from https://revistas.udelar.edu.uy/OJS/index.php/anfamed/article/view/174
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Casos clínicos

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