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Diagnostic studies such as [[Computed tomography|computerised tomography]] (CT) are rarely used to diagnose septic arthritis such as in joints which are unable to do closed needle [[arthrocentesis]]. Also, [[Computed tomography|CT]] is more sensitive than plain films for the detection of early bone destruction and effusion. | |||
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[[Computed tomography|Computerised tomography]] is used to diagnose ambiguous cases of septic arthritis to differentiate it from other causes of acute arthritis or to determine the extent of bone and soft tissue infections. But, it is less sensitive in the early stages of the disease. In the late stages of septic arthritis, CT shows: visualization of joint effusion, soft tissue swelling, para-articular [[abscesses]], joint space widening due to localized edema, bone erosions, foci of osteitis, and scleroses.<ref name="pmid6725696">Seltzer SE (1984) [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=6725696 Value of computed tomography in planning medical and surgical treatment of chronic osteomyelitis.] ''J Comput Assist Tomogr'' 8 (3):482-7. PMID: [https://pubmed.gov/6725696 6725696]</ref><ref name="pmid12364368">Shirtliff ME, Mader JT (2002) [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12364368 Acute septic arthritis.] ''Clin Microbiol Rev'' 15 (4):527-44. PMID: [https://pubmed.gov/12364368 12364368]</ref> | |||
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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]
Overview
Diagnostic studies such as computerised tomography (CT) are rarely used to diagnose septic arthritis such as in joints which are unable to do closed needle arthrocentesis. Also, CT is more sensitive than plain films for the detection of early bone destruction and effusion.
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Computerised tomography is used to diagnose ambiguous cases of septic arthritis to differentiate it from other causes of acute arthritis or to determine the extent of bone and soft tissue infections. But, it is less sensitive in the early stages of the disease. In the late stages of septic arthritis, CT shows: visualization of joint effusion, soft tissue swelling, para-articular abscesses, joint space widening due to localized edema, bone erosions, foci of osteitis, and scleroses.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Seltzer SE (1984) Value of computed tomography in planning medical and surgical treatment of chronic osteomyelitis. J Comput Assist Tomogr 8 (3):482-7. PMID: 6725696
- ↑ Shirtliff ME, Mader JT (2002) Acute septic arthritis. Clin Microbiol Rev 15 (4):527-44. PMID: 12364368