Citation

Birnie RH. S. Afr. Med. J. 1988; 74(4): 183.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Stellenbosch, Parowvallei, CP.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, South African Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3406877

Abstract

A patient who developed septic arthritis of a metacarpophalangeal joint after penetration by a tooth in a fist fight is described. The importance of recognising such a lesion at the time of injury is stressed.

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