Arthroscopic management of septic arthritis of the hip

Arthroscopy. 1993;9(4):414-6. doi: 10.1016/s0749-8063(05)80315-9.

Abstract

Four patients with septic arthritis of the hip and one with suspected septic arthritis were treated with arthroscopic irrigation, debridement, and drainage. Follow-up averaged 20.4 months. Arthroscopic treatment of septic arthritis of the hip is as effective as open arthrotomy, yet with much lower morbidity.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aged
  • Arthritis, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Arthritis, Infectious / surgery*
  • Arthrodesis
  • Arthroscopy*
  • Child
  • Debridement
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hip Joint*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / surgery*
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcal Infections / surgery*
  • Therapeutic Irrigation