A Patient with Fatal Necrotizing Fasciitis following the Use of Intra-Articular Sodium Hyaluronate Injections: A Case Report.

摘要: Introduction. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is key cause of disability around the world and an ever-growing public health concern. Intra-articular hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation used as conservative option for osteoarthritis knee pain relief (McArthur et al., 2012; Hootman Helmick, 2006; Huang el 2011). In general, literature has shown excellent safety profile this treatment modality Clegg 2013; Hammesfahr 2003; Neustadt 2005; Cohen 2008; Neustadt, Juni 2007; Peterson Hodler, Case Presentation. report, we describe case woman who had received multiple sodium hyaluronate injections developed severe necrotizing fasciitis near injection site. Conclusion. We recommend that clear guidelines clean technique be put in place use with consideration full sterile immunosuppressed patients.