Septic arthritis of the hip and knee treated surgically in pediatric patients: Analysis of the Kids' Inpatient Database.

Tretiakov, Mikhail; Cautela, Frank S; Walker, Sarah E; Dekis, Joanne C; Beyer, George A; Newman, Jared M; Shah, Neil V; Borrelli, Jenna et al. · J Orthop · 2019

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

This study evaluated incidence over time, any association between race and demographics, and hospital-related parameters in pediatric patients with septic hip or knee arthritis. The Kids' Inpatient Database was used to identify all children with a diagnosis of septic hip or knee arthritis who underwent incision and drainage (1997-2012). Between 1997 and 2012, overall incidence of septic arthritis of the knee (0.20-0.33 per 100,000) and hip (0.12-0.18 per 100,000) increased. Incidence of pediatric septic joint arthritis, an emergent orthopaedic condition, has increased over time. Patient demographics may vary with respect to both age and race.

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