The Septic Elbow Joint: Treatment Approaches for Improved Patient Outcomes

Orthop Clin North Am. 2024 Apr;55(2):247-255. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2023.09.007. Epub 2023 Nov 8.ABSTRACTSeptic arthritis of the elbow is a serious problem requiring prompt, accurate diagnosis and urgent surgical intervention. Achieving successful patient outcomes depends heavily on early diagnosis and efficient streamlined surgical treatment. Essential tactics for treating the septic elbow joint include immediate joint irrigation and debridement in addition to administration of appropriate antibiotics. This comprehensive review delves into the cause of the septic elbow joint, identifies associated risk factors, and provides a comprehensive approach encompassing the diagnosis and treatment of the septic elbow. The aim of this review is to optimize patient care and outcomes.PMID:38403370 | DOI:10.1016/j.ocl.2023.09.007
Source: The Orthopedic Clinics of North America - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research