1. [Mycobacterium xenopi osteoarthritis of the ankle in a patient followed for psoriatic rheumatism].
- Author
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Libbrecht E, Bressieux JM, Chélius P, Roger M, Eloy C, Rezzouk L, and Fur A
- Subjects
- Adult, Ankle Joint surgery, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Arthritis, Psoriatic drug therapy, Arthritis, Psoriatic surgery, Combined Modality Therapy, Debridement, Drug Therapy, Combination therapeutic use, Female, Humans, Ankle Joint microbiology, Arthritis, Psoriatic microbiology, Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous drug therapy, Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous surgery, Mycobacterium xenopi
- Abstract
Background: Mycobacterium xenopi is an uncommon cause of osteoarticular sepsis. However, a recent series of M. xenopi spondylodiscitis emphasizes the potential risk after invasive procedures., Case Report: A 33-year-old woman was followed for psoriasis rheumatoid arthritis. She had undergone several exploratory procedures including arthroscopy of the left ankle for invalidating joint disease. In 1999, M. xenopi arthritis and osteomyelitis was diagnosis in this joint., Discussion: Sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments must abide by rigorously controlled strict protocols. The benefit/risk ratio of invasive procedures in debilitated joints should be more precisely evaluated. Specific and repeated sample cultures should be performed to search for mycobacteria in all bone and joint infections, particularly in case of prior invasive procedures.
- Published
- 2000