Pediatric Septic Arthritis: An Update.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ocl.2019.05.003.
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Abstract
Septic arthritis in children is a surgical emergency, and prompt diagnosis and treatment are mandatory. If diagnosed quickly and treated correctly, the outcomes can be good. With delay in diagnosis and without proper treatment, outcomes often are quite devastating, with growth disturbance and joint destruction.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Infectious
- Combined Modality Therapy