Septic arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is septic arhthritis?
A
Infection of the joint
2
Q
Where is the infection most commonly in Adults?
A
Knee
3
Q
Where is the infection most commonly in children?
A
Hip
4
Q
What is the most common causative organism?
A
Staph aureus
5
Q
What are the 4 features of the Kocher’s criteria?
A
- Fever > 38.5?
- Non weight bearing
- Raised ESR
- Raised WCC
6
Q
Ix of Septic arthritis
A
Synovial fluid aspiration
7
Q
Mx of Septic arthritis?
A
Broad spectrum IV Abx - Flucloxacillin
- 6 - 12 weeks
8
Q
What is the most common causative organism in sexually active young adults?
A
Neisseria Gonorrhea
