Septic Arthritis in Emergency Departments in the US: A National Study of Health Care Utilization and Time Trends

ConclusionComorbidities were associated with a higher risk of hospitalization after an ED visit for septic arthritis, but not higher ED charges. No time trends in ED visit incidence, ED charges, or hospitalization rate for septic arthritis from 2009–2012 were noted.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 18, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jasvinder A. Singh, Shaohua Yu Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research