Septic arthritis natural history, complications and prognosis
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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
Natural History
Complications
- Joint degeneration (arthritis)
Prognosis
Prognosis septic arthritis depends on various factors such host immune response, pre existing joint disease, presence of risk factors, virulence of the pathogen and the duration between onset of symptoms and diagnosis.[1][2][3]
Recovery is good with prompt antibiotic treatment. If treatment is delayed, permanent joint damage may result.
References
- ↑ Goldenberg DL, Cohen AS (1976) Acute infectious arthritis. A review of patients with nongonococcal joint infections (with emphasis on therapy and prognosis). Am J Med 60 (3):369-77. PMID: 769545
- ↑ Goldenberg DL, Reed JI (1985) Bacterial arthritis. N Engl J Med 312 (12):764-71. DOI:10.1056/NEJM198503213121206 PMID: 3883171
- ↑ Goldenberg DL, Brandt KD, Cohen AS, Cathcart ES (1975) Treatment of septic arthritis: comparison of needle aspiration and surgery as initial modes of joint drainage. Arthritis Rheum 18 (1):83-90. PMID: 1115748