integrity Q&A (W11)

Question 1

synovial fluid appearance in septic arthritis?

Answer 1

sticky (due to fibrin in exudate), cloudy, purulent (puss)

Question 2

important complications of septic arthritis if untreated?

Answer 2

can spread leading to sepsis (then possibly death)
chronic osteoarthritis
osteomyelitis (if infection spreads into bone marrow)
unstable joint (due to swelling)