Saturday 13 August 2016

Septic arthritis is a medical emergency – joint destruction can occur within 24 hours if untreated. X-rays are not helpful in early diagnosis and aspiration of the joint space followed by prompt intravenous antibiotics is indicated if septic arthritis is suspected

Septic arthritis is a medical emergency – joint
destruction can occur within 24 hours if untreated.
X-rays are not helpful in early diagnosis and aspiration
of the joint space followed by prompt intravenous
antibiotics is indicated if septic arthritis is suspected

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