Abstract
Thumb Carpometacarpal (CMC) total joint arthroplasty is commonly performed with increasing numbers worldwide. We present a case of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) leading to severe septic shock and disseminated septic emboli 8 months following uneventful thumb CMC arthroplasty. Such extensive and life-threatening infection following thumb CMC arthroplasty has not been reported. Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 923-927 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Oct 2022 |
Keywords
- Arthroplasty
- Postoperative complication
- Prosthetic joint infection
- Sepsis
- Thumb base arthrosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine