Septic Arthritis

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Septic Arthritis

Septic arthritis is joint space infection — orthopedic emergency. Most common: S. aureus. Hot, swollen, painful joint. Joint aspiration is mandatory. Rapid antibiotic therapy and drainage prevent joint destruction.

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Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Infectious arthritis is an infection in the joint. The infection comes from a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that spreads from another part of the body. Symptoms of infectious arthritis include:Intense pain in the jointJoint redness and swellingChills and feverInability to move t…

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