Septic Arthritis and Joint Aspiration: The Radiologist ’s Role in Image-Guided Aspiration for Suspected Septic Arthritis

Septic arthritis must be considered in the setting of an acute hot and swollen joint. This disease entity is disabling and potentially life-threatening, destroying cartilage within days of onset, and with a reported mortality rate of 5%-50%.1-8 A delay in diagnosis has been described as a major contributor to poor outcome.2,4,7-9

Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - April 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Jack Porrino, Michael L. Richardson, Erin Flaherty, Mahmood Albahhar, Alice S. Ha, Hyojeong Mulcahy, Felix S. Chew Source Type: research