Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Small joint arthroscopy can be utilized for septic arthritis, synovitis, osteochondral lesions, arthritis, and various other pathologies. However, information regarding arthroscopy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is limited in the literature. This case report discusses the use of arthroscopy for septic arthritis of the 1st MTPJ.
Keywords
arthroscopy, Metatarsophalangeal Joint, arthritis, septic arthritis
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Musculoskeletal Diseases | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Podiatry | Surgery | Surgical Procedures, Operative
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Musculoskeletal Diseases Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Podiatry Commons, Surgery Commons, Surgical Procedures, Operative Commons
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Septic Arthritis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: An Uncommon Approach Utilizing Small Joint Arthroscopy
Small joint arthroscopy can be utilized for septic arthritis, synovitis, osteochondral lesions, arthritis, and various other pathologies. However, information regarding arthroscopy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is limited in the literature. This case report discusses the use of arthroscopy for septic arthritis of the 1st MTPJ.