Our patient's presentation is consistent with the syndrome known as SAPHO (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteomyelitis), and formerly termed acne arthritis. The syndrome is characterized by severe scarring acne and related conditions; hyperostotic bone lesions (particularly in the clavicles and sternum); sacroiliitis; spondylitis; and, peripheral inflammatory arthritis.

Poster. Weber et al, Aurora Health Care and Hyperbaric and Wound Care Associates, Milwaukee

Cases reported to SICOT 2002- 2004

A gentleman comes in complaining of right knee pain. He is a 48-year-old African American man who was transferred from the Infectious Disease Clinic to the Thayer Medical Service for possible septic arthritis. His symptoms essentially limited his right knee motion; he is not able to flex more than 30 degrees. He has had surgery. There is an area medial to the knee that is swollen, and there is an area lateral to the knee that has been draining pus since August 2005. He has some occasional chills, no fevers, and no other systemic manifestations.

Web site about Ilizarov's method with several case presentations.

AO North America Case Presentation Collection

Collection of Case Reports