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: Pediatric septic arthritis is a surgical emergency and timely diagnosis prevents
serious complications. To differentiate between septic hip and transient synovitis, the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Background: There is uncertainty involved in the evaluation and treatment of children
suspected to have septic arthritis particularly when no causative pathogen is confirmed. This …

Background Septic arthritis is an emergency. In 1999 Kocher et al. identified four clinical
criteria to distinguish hip septic arthritis from transient synovitis in children …

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 …

Septic arthritis is a devastating condition; well-established criteria for diagnosis exist in the
pediatric population, but not for adults. This study evaluated patient factors and laboratory …