OBJECTIVES: To clinically and epidemiologically characterize a population diagnosed with and treated for septic arthritis of the knee, to evaluate the treatment results and to analyze the differences between patients with positive and negative culture results, patients with Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial isolates and patients with S. aureus- and non-S. aureus-related infections. ME...

• On the basis of primarily consensus, due to lack of relevant clinical studies, the information obtained from the history and physical examination is the key to establishing a diagnosis and directing initial management of knee pain. • By applying history and physical examination findings to a diagnosis and management algorithm, clinicians can efficiently and effectively determine the potential...

streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis is one of the pyogenic group c and g streptococcus, which may be found in the normal gastrointestinal and genitourinary flora of a healthy human. many cases have been reported in literature; however, reports of septic arthritis due to this agent without predisposing factors are extremely rare. diagnosis of this agent is possible in advanced labo...

the current paper presents a three-year-old toddler with an acute and severe osteoarticular infection of her left hip and proximal thigh. in the first 24 hours she underwent an arthrotomy and during the intravenous phase of antibiotic treatment multiple teeth were removed because of an extensive periodontal disease. streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis (sdse) was identified in her bloo...

knee infection after arthroscopic surgeries is rare but devastating complication. a serial knee joint infection occurred in our hospital after the contamination of arthroscopic equipments set with an unknown microorganism. herein we describe the natural course of these patients and suggest a treatment protocol according to the experiment gained from management of these patients.

PURPOSE To determine whether the outcome after septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is inferior compared with uncomplicated ACLR when treated promptly by use of a standard protocol. METHODS At Capio Artro Clinic, 4,384 primary ACLRs were performed during 2001-2009. All patients with postoperative septic arthritis were retrospectively reviewed, and 43 met the...

Acute septic arthritis is a common clinical problem in emergency departments. Primary meningococcal arthritis (PMA) is very rare and few cases are reported in literature. D. B. M. consulted the emergency department for knee pain and fever; analysis showed that the cause was a Neisseria meningitidis type C infection. He received a treatment consisting of 2 arthroscopies and 5 weeks of antibiotic...

  Background   Septic arthritis is an acute infection of the joint space and a pediatric emergency. Delay in proper diagnosis and treatment, while prolonging the course of treatment, can have serious complications. The present study aimed to assess the clinical and laboratory profile of septic arthritis among patients hospitalized in the pediatric war...

A 70-year-old woman with a history of medial femoro-tibial compartment of knee osteoarthritis was admitted for acute arthritis six days after a second intra-articular injection of Hyaluronic acid. The joint fluid was inflammatory, with no crystals, and laboratory tests showed marked inflammation leading to antibiotic treatment for suspected septic arthritis. The persistent symptoms and negative...

Results A 14-year-old girl was referred with pain and swelling in her right knee. This was first noticed 3 months earlier after she banged the knee while swimming. There was no involvement of other joints or systemic symptoms. There was no history of significant illness in the past. Examination confirmed active arthritis of the right knee. Other joints were normal with no systemic signs. With a...