Retrospective Analysis of Septic Arthritis Caused by Intra-Articular Viscosupplementation and Steroid Injections in a Single Outpatient Center.

Conclusions: Iatrogenic septic arthritis is not common; however its complications can be catastrophic to patients. Improper sterile techniques and untrained physicians are the main risks factors for this complication. Physicians should take proper sterile measures to avoid complications of intra-articular injections. PMID: 31236165 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31236165?dopt=Abstract

Source: Clin Med Res - June 27, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Mohamed M, Patel S, Plavnik K, Liu E, Casey K, Hossain MA Tags: J Clin Med Res Source Type: research