AsA prompt and accurate diagnosis of a painful, swollen joint is imperative, primarily in the
case of a septic joint, as delayed therapy may result in progression of disease or permanent …

Acute monoarthritis can be the initial manifestation of many joint disorders. The first step in
diagnosis is to verify that the source of pain is the joint, not the surrounding soft tissues. The …

Objective. To quantify potential risk factors for septic arthritis, in order to identify a basis for
prevention. Methods. The occurrence of potential risk factors for septic arthritis in patients …

Aims and methods. To assess the clinical features of septic arthritis and characterize
therapeutic strategies and outcome in a prospective study of 75 patients selected by positive …

A retrospective study of 191 cases of septic arthritis was undertaken at Royal Darwin
Hospital in the tropical north of Australia. Incidence was 9· 2 per 100000 overall and 29· 1 …

Objectives: To assess the impact of increased number of diagnostic and therapeutic joint
procedures on the incidence and type of septic arthritis (SA). Methods: All cases of SA in …

Résumé 51 malades présentant une arthrite septique du genou ont été examinés
rétrospectivement. 27 avaient été traités par lavage arthroscopique et débridement, et 24 …

Background Septic arthritis is a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency that threatens both
life and function. The primary objective of this study was to assess the efficacy on the …

Since the 1960s, septic (bacterial) arthritis has accounted for 0.2% to 0.7% of hospital
admissions. 6, 99,100 In spite of improved antimicrobial therapy and supportive care, septic …

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has a high morbidity, is infrequently
reported, and has been described almost exclusively in adults. We present two cases of …