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Septic bone necrosis

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Progressive swelling and tenderness of the left knee after arthroscopic meniscal surgery and cartilage shaving. Symptomatic treatment by the orthopedic surgeon for about 8 weeks.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

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Left knee joint

mri

MRI showed advanced osteomyelitis of the distal femur with a central bone sequestrum and septic arthritis of the knee joint.

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