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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is septic arthritis?
Infection of a joint space. It can be caused by a wound that penetrates the joint, allowing bacteria to enter. It can also be caused by bacteria from distant sites, which travel via the bloodstream into the joint.
Symptoms of septic arthritis
Joint pain
Hands and feet feel hot
Fever
Difficulty moving the joint(s)
Swelling of the affected area
Joints are red, swollen or hot
Taking steroids
On medications that suppresses the immune system
Questions your doctor may ask to check for septic arthritis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose septic arthritis
Do you have any joint pain?
Do your hands or feet feel hot?
Do you have a fever?
Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?
Is the affected area swollen?
Treatment for septic arthritis
Treatment consists of cleaning out the joint with sterile water. This can be done through a keyhole surgery, or normal surgery. Antibiotics are usually given through a needle in the vein to prevent infection from spreading. In certain cases (e.g. joint replacements), the implant may need to be removed and later replaced.
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