1.Spontaneous Septic Monoarthritis of the Scaphoidtrapezium Joint Presenting as Septicaemia and Death in an Elderly Female: A Case Report
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2008;2(1):52-54
Primary involvement of carpal bones in septic arthritis is a rare event. We report here a case of idiopathic septic arthritis with isolated involvement of the scaphoid-trapezium joint.
An elderly patient presented with collapse and symptoms of
septicaemia, and right wrist that was swollen and tender.
Radiographs revealed erosion of the scaphoid-trapezium
joint and increased joint space. The joint was aspirated
yielding frank pus. Swelling and redness improved, but the
patient died due to ongoing septicaemia. Localised septic
arthritis of the scaphoid-trapezium joint, however rare, can be fatal if not aggressively treated in a timely fashion.
2.Clinical and Radiological Study of Serum Fluoride in Relation to Knee Osteoarthritis
Singh VK ; Rathore KS ; Khan G ; Rahim A ; Rashid A ; Chauhan S
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2020;14(No.3):151-154
Introduction: Fluorosis has been associated with an
increased risk of degenerative changes in the knee. Multiple
studies have found an association between arthritis and
elevated fluoride levels. We aim to delineate if elevated
fluoride level has any direct correlation with the degree of
radiological grading and clinical symptoms in knee arthritis.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 80 knee
arthritis patients was conducted from February 2017 to April
2018. Serum fluoride levels were measured and patient’s
pain scores, WOMAC scores and radiological grading were
correlated with the elevated fluoride levels.
Results: In our study, 30 out of 80 patients had increased
serum fluoride level. Statistically significant differences
were noted in VAS score, WOMAC score and Kellgren and
Lawrence radiological grades between patients with normal
serum fluoride level and those with elevated fluoride level.
Conclusion: There is an increased risk of knee arthritis in
patients with elevated blood fluoride levels and patients with
increased fluoride levels are associated with more severe
symptoms and radiographic disease.