Septic Arthritis of the Pubic Symphysis in Adult: A Case Report

Abstract Septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis is a rare condition. Risk factors include trauma, low-grade infection, urological or gynecological procedures, malignant tumors of the pelvis, sports, and intravenous drug abuse. This report describes a case of septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis...

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Main Authors: Pedro José Labronici, Augusto Khede Tavares, Luiz Henrique Penteado Silva, Robinson Esteves Santos Pires, Vincenzo Giordano, Fabrício Bolpato Loures
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2021-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162021000200268&tlng=pt