Lyme disease: an orthopedic perspective.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1992
Abstract
The incidence of Lyme disease is increasing. This spirochetal infection may frequently manifest itself with joint involvement without characteristic dermatologic signs or history of tick bite. Serologic testing remains unreliable. Oral or parenteral antibiotics remain the mainstay of treatment. Chronic arthritis develops in approximately 10% of patients with Stage III disease. Lyme arthritis must be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with mono- or oligoarticular joint involvement, especially in children and young adults with possible tick exposure. Further advances in antimicrobial therapy and serologic testing are anticipated.
Volume
15
Issue
11
First Page
1331
Last Page
1335
ISSN
0147-7447
Published In/Presented At
Lawrence S. J. (1992). Lyme disease: an orthopedic perspective. Orthopedics, 15(11), 1331–1335. https://doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-19921101-12
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
1461815
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article