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   How do you know if you have septic arthritis?

   • If septic arthritis occurs in an artificial joint (prosthetic joint infection), signs and symptoms such as minor pain and swelling may develop months or years after knee replacement or hip replacement surgery. Also, a loosening of the joint may occur, which causes pain while moving the joint or while putting weight on the joint.

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   What is septic arthritis of the knee?

   • Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is a severe joint infection that can occur suddenly when bacteria, fungi, or viruses infect a joint and cause inflammation.

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   What happens after a physical exam if you have septic arthritis?

   • After a physical exam of your joint, if your healthcare provider suspects you have septic arthritis, they will most likely withdraw synovial fluid (the fluid that lubricates your joint) from your affected joint with a needle. This is called aspiration. They will then do a laboratory test to look at the synovial fluid.

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   Nov 24, 2022 · The joint could be swollen, red and warm, and you might have a fever. If septic arthritis occurs in an artificial joint (prosthetic joint infection), signs and symptoms such as minor pain and swelling may develop months or years after knee replacement or hip replacement surgery.

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   May 24, 2024 · Septic arthritis of the knee can cause severe pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the joint. Treating symptoms usually involves antibiotics and other measures. Learn more.

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   Oct 5, 2021 · Adults are most likely to get septic arthritis in their knee. Injection drug users are more likely to get septic arthritis in the joints that connect your pelvis and lower spine (sacroiliac joints) and in the joint that connects your clavicle, or collarbone, to your sternum, or breastbone (sternoclavicular joint).

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Symptoms of septic arthritis usually come on rapidly with intense pain, joint swelling, and fever. Septic arthritis symptoms may include: Chills. Fatigue and generalized weakness. Fever....

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   Nov 24, 2022 · The following tests typically help diagnose septic arthritis: Joint fluid analysis. Infections can alter the color, consistency, volume and makeup of the fluid within your joints. A sample of this fluid can be withdrawn from your affected joint with a needle.

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   Septic arthritis must be considered and promptly diagnosed in any patient presenting with acute atraumatic joint pain, swelling, and fever. Risk factors for septic arthritis include age older...

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   If your symptoms suggest you have septic arthritis, your GP will refer you immediately to your local Accident and Emergency department (A&E) for tests. If you can’t get to see your doctor and you think you have septic arthritis, take yourself to your local A&E. The sooner it’s diagnosed, the better.