septic arthritis

Causes

Septic arthritis is an infection of the synovial joint space.

Septic arthritis can occur through hematogenous spread, local extension, or direct inoculation (trauma).

Symptoms

Physical exam findings in septic arthritis include a warm, red, and tender joint with possible skin lesions over the affected area.

Diagnosis

Treatment

Monitoring CRP is the best measure of treatment efficacy in cases of septic arthritis.

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