Objectives To assess the diagnostic accuracy of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-
reactive protein (CRP) in acute inflammation. Methods PubMed and Scopus were searched …

We performed a systematic review of the optimal management of septic arthritis in children
as recommended in the current English literature using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, the …

Recommendation: Native septic arthritis of the knee is a clinical diagnosis supplemented by
relevant laboratory data. Signs of septic arthritis include painful effusion, limited range of …

Despite advances in understanding and management, paediatric osteoarticular infections
continue to pose diagnostic difficulties for clinicians. Delays in diagnosis can lead to …

Clinical prediction algorithms are used to differentiate transient synovitis from septic arthritis.
These algorithms typically include the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), although in …

Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are not uncommon infections in
children and should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of limb pain and …

The crucial differentiation between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in
children can be difficult. In 1999, Kocher et al introduced four clinical predictors which were …

Acute septic arthritis in children is an orthopaedic emergency. A delay in diagnosis and
inappropriate treatment can result in devastating damage to the joint with lifelong disability …

Septic arthritis continues to present challenges regarding the clinical diagnosis, workup, and
definitive management. Urgent management is essential, so treating surgeons must …

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein that increases 4–6 h after an
inflammatory trigger and peaks at 36–50 h. Levels decrease rapidly with the resolution of …