Novel Uses of Traditional Algorithms for Septic Arthritis

Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it is clinically reasonable to apply the Caird algorithm to pediatric patients presenting with monoarticular joint pain of medium and large joints such as the knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist, in addition to the hip. Level of Evidence: Level III—retrospective study of novel applications of SA algorithms.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infection Source Type: research