Septic arthritis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Venkata Sivakrishna Kumar Pulivarthi M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Bacterial arthritides, bacterial arthritis, infectious arthritides, infectious arthritis, septic arthritides, suppurative arthritides, suppurative arthritis, non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis, gonococcal arthritis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Septic Arthritis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies