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Case Report

Septic arthritis of the wrist caused by Mycobacterium intracellulare: a case report

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Pages 79-82 | Received 30 Aug 2016, Accepted 26 Oct 2016, Published online: 13 Nov 2016

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Figure 1. Preoperative radiograph showing an osteopenia with marginal erosions and diffuse lytic lesions in the carpal bones, base of the metacarpal bones, and distal ends of the radius and ulna.

Figure 1. Preoperative radiograph showing an osteopenia with marginal erosions and diffuse lytic lesions in the carpal bones, base of the metacarpal bones, and distal ends of the radius and ulna.

Figure 2. Intraoperative picture at the first debridement showing granuloma around the wrist joint.

Figure 2. Intraoperative picture at the first debridement showing granuloma around the wrist joint.

Figure 3. Radiograph after the radical debridement. The wrist was stabilised with two crossed Kirchner wires, and bone cement block including streptomycin sulphate was put in the dead space.

Figure 3. Radiograph after the radical debridement. The wrist was stabilised with two crossed Kirchner wires, and bone cement block including streptomycin sulphate was put in the dead space.

Figure 4. Radiographs 33 months after surgery showing complete union of both sides of the fibula: (A) posteroanterior view; (B) lateral view.

Figure 4. Radiographs 33 months after surgery showing complete union of both sides of the fibula: (A) posteroanterior view; (B) lateral view.