Notes in Septic Arthritis

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Published	10/08/2024	Differential Diagnosis of Septic Arthritis (4) • {{c1::Transient sinovitis • Perthes disease • Slipped upper femoral epiphysis • Juvenil…
Published	10/08/2024	Septic Arthritis: joint should be {{c1::aspirated}} prior to giving antibiotics Send the sample for gram staining, crystal microscopy, cu…
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of Septic Arthritis generally: IV {{c1::flucloxacillin}} & {{c1::gentamicin}} for {{c1::2-4}} weeks
Published	10/08/2024	Septic arthritis typically affects a single joint.  It presents with a rapid onset of:• {{c1::Erythematous, swollen}} and {{c…
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Staphylococcus aureus}} is the most common causative organism of septic arthritis Other bacteria:• {{c1::Neisseria gonorrhoea}}  in&nb…
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