Background: Musculoskeletal infection is a major cause of morbidity in the pediatric
population. Despite the canonical teaching that an irritable joint and signs of infection likely …

Background: The early diagnosis of pediatric septic arthritis is paramount to the prevention
of long-term sequela. The purpose of this study is to investigate if the commonly used criteria …

BACKGROUND Septic arthritis of the knee in children is a challenging problem. Surgical
debridement is an established treatment, but there is a paucity of literature on long-term …

Septic Arthritis of the Knee in Children: A Critical Analysi... : JBJS Reviews Septic Arthritis of the
Knee in Children: A Critical Analysis Review : JBJS Reviews JBJS Journal Case Connector …

Septic arthritis of the knee is the most common form of septic arthritis in children and can
lead to irreversible damage to the joint. Staphylococcus aureus is the primary pathogen …

Methods: A retrospective chart review of 200 patients with septic arthritis was performed.
Patients with CI were compared with patients with septic arthritis alone using tests …

Objective This study evaluated incidence over time, any association between race and
demographics, and hospital-related parameters in pediatric patients with septic hip or knee …

The hip and knee are the commonest joints affected by septic arthritis in the pediatric age
group. Both can present as a limping, unwell child and can be difficult to diagnose. The …

Background: The gold standard for treatment of septic arthritis is urgent surgical
debridement. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may identify osteomyelitis …

Septic arthritis is a bacterial joint infection that can result in significant acute and chronic
disability. This condition requires urgent identification and treatment. In many cases acute …