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I have a friend that had Septic Arthritis as a child. The illness was not treated correctly and now he is suffering. He has a hard time working and a hard time standing up, he was born in Mexico where I guess the standard of health isn't like it is here, I am not sure, but he asked me to find out if there is anything that can be done now to stop the pain. His right ankle was infected and now he limps because there looks as though there is no bone there. He says that he is in pain daily. Is there anything that can be done to help him? Any medical procedure that can help him walk better, besides giving him a prosthetic?
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septic arthritis is not properly healed can lead to chronic problems such as destruction of the bones, fibrosis of the joint and contratures with limited movement of the joint. If the joint now is painful, then your friend would require surgery in the form of joint fusion or arthrodesis. It can only be commented upon after seeing the Xrays and the patient himself. You can consult an orthopedic surgeon who would delineate the options avaliable. You can also read the article on 'SEPTIC ARTHRITIS' on www.pediatriconcall.com or from the link given below: http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/CommonChild/bones_joints_problem/ septicarthritis.asp Back to All Questions

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