Septic arthritis is an inflammation of a synovial joint, usually due to bacterial infection. It can also be caused by fungal, mycobacterial, and viral infections. The knee, hip, and shoulder joints are commonly affected. Due to the joint-destroying nature of the illness, it is treated as an orthopedic emergency [1].

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Septic Arthritis

  • Sourabh Kumar Sinha

摘要

Septic arthritis is an inflammation of a synovial joint, usually due to bacterial infection. It can also be caused by fungal, mycobacterial, and viral infections. The knee, hip, and shoulder joints are commonly affected. Due to the joint-destroying nature of the illness, it is treated as an orthopedic emergency [1].