Gas Gangrene of a Prosthetic Hip: Advanced Imaging Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Innovative Medical Management
Keywords: Gas Gangrene of a Prosthetic Hip, prosthetic joint infection gas gangrene, Clostridium septicum infection hip arthroplasty, gas gangrene imaging CT hip, prosthetic hip infection radiology, clostridial myonecrosis prosthetic joint Abstract Gas gangrene of a prosthetic hip represents one of the most severe and rapidly progressive forms of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Although rare, clostridial infections associated with hip arthroplasty can cause fulminant tissue necrosis, septic shock, and mortality if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Among causative organisms, Clostridium septicum is particularly notable because of its strong association with occult gastrointestinal malignancies, especially colon cancer. Early detection using radiography and computed tomography (CT), combined with aggressive surgical debridement and targeted antimicrobial therapy, is essential for survival. This article presents a clinically instructive case involving an elderly di...