Septic arthritis
goodtoknow says: Septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. It is an uncommon condition and requires immediate medical attention. It affects the knee most often, although the hip, shoulder and other joints can also become infected. It is caused by bacteria in the blood and symptoms include pain, redness and swelling in the affected joint. Treatment consists of antibiotics to kill the bacteria and draining of the infected fluid from the joint. Physiotherapy is then also recommended. It can be cured completely, providing the condition is treated early enough
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of septic arthritis from patient.co.uk, read on.
What is septic arthritis?
Septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. Many different types of bacteria (germs) can cause septic arthritis. Infection with a bacterium called Staph. aureus is the most common cause.
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