NEUROPATHIC JOINT- A LIFESAVING MODE OF MANAGEMENT

Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 37

Abstract

A 60-year-old gentleman came into the OPD with inability to walk, nonhealing ulcer in lateral aspect of Right ankle of 8 months’ duration, deformed ankle and foot since 2 years. On examination, unstable ankle with severe infection, serosanguinous discharge from the ulcer. Culture showed Pseudomonas sensitive to ciprofloxacin. The skin was unhealthy and black.

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Vinodkumar B. P

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  • EP ID EP219091
  • DOI 10.18410/jebmh/2017/441
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Vinodkumar B. P (2017). NEUROPATHIC JOINT- A LIFESAVING MODE OF MANAGEMENT. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare, 4(37), 2253-2255. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-219091