Septic Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors for septic arthritis?
A
Pre-existing joint disease Joint prostheses IVDU Immunotherapy HIV Alcoholism Diabetes Previous intra-articular injection Recent joint injury
2
Q
What are the most common causative organisms of septic arthritis?
A
Staphylococcal and streptococci
3
Q
When should patients with septic arthritis be referred to orthopaedics?
A
When there is the involvement of a prosthetic joint or a hip joint
4
Q
What are the potential complications of septic arthritis?
A
Osteomyelitis
Joint destruction
