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   What is septic arthritis?

   • Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. Different types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi can infect a joint. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, swelling, redness, and warmth.

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   How do doctors treat septic arthritis?

   • Doctors rely on joint drainage and antibiotic drugs to treat septic arthritis. Removing the infected joint fluid is crucial. Drainage methods include: Needle. In some cases, your doctor can withdraw the infected fluid with a needle inserted into the joint space. Scope procedure.

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   Can a septic arthritis scan be done if you have a joint infection?

   • A specialized scan that involves swallowing or injecting a small amount of a radioactive chemical may be used if your doctor suspects you have a prosthetic joint infection and it's been more than a year since you've had surgery. Doctors rely on joint drainage and antibiotic drugs to treat septic arthritis.

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   Can artificial joints cause septic arthritis?

   • People who have artificial joints are also at risk of septic arthritis. Knees are most commonly affected, but septic arthritis also can affect hips, shoulders and other joints. The infection can quickly and severely damage the cartilage and bone within the joint, so prompt treatment is crucial.

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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...

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   Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. It occurs more often in children than in adults. The infection usually reaches the joints through the bloodstream. In some cases, joints may become infected due to an injection, surgery, or injury. What causes septic arthritis?

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   Oct 5, 2021 · Septic arthritis (also known as infectious arthritis) happens when an infection spreads to one or more of your joints and causes inflammation. The inflammation is in the surface of the cartilage (a type of connective tissue) that lines your joints and the synovial fluid that lubricates your joints.

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   Nov 24, 2022 · Doctors & departments. On this page. Diagnosis. Treatment. Preparing for your appointment. Diagnosis. 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.

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   Nov 24, 2022 · Septic arthritis is a painful infection in a joint that can come from germs that travel through your bloodstream from another part of your body. Septic arthritis can also occur when a penetrating injury, such as an animal bite or trauma, delivers germs directly into the joint.

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   Septic arthritis is an emergency that can lead to rapidly progressive, irreversible joint damage. Despite the urgency associated with this diagnosis, there remains a lack of consensus regarding many aspects of the management of native and periprosthetic joint infections.

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   Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. It occurs more often in children than in adults. The infection usually reaches the joints through the bloodstream. In some cases, joints may become infected due to an injection, surgery, or injury.