Medical vs Surgical Initial Treatment in Septic Arthritis Medical vs Surgical Initial Treatment in Septic Arthritis
When it comes to achieving optimal functional recovery in patients with septic arthritis, which is the best treatment approach?Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 28, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about infectious (septic) arthritis
Infectious arthritis, also called septic arthritis, is a severe type of joint inflammation caused by a bacteria or virus. Despite its name, it is not contagious. People may need treatment in the hospital to avoid permanent damage. We look at the symptoms, causes, treatment, and complications of infectious arthritis. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Septic Arthritis of the Wrist Septic Arthritis of the Wrist
Learn how to accurately diagnose when wrist joint infection is suspected.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Exclusive: Hospitalised GP left screaming all night in pain during NHS winter crisis ordeal
A GP being treated for septic arthritis in his knee was left screaming all night in pain during a four-week stay in a major English hospital this winter, with the care he received 'at times verging on negligence and neglect', GPonline can reveal. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - February 27, 2018 Category: Primary Care Tags: News Source Type: news
Jenna ’s story: How two surgeons changed her path in life
“Your daughter was a very sick little girl.” Those were the first words that came out of Dr. Peter Waters’ mouth as he addressed my parents in the waiting room of Boston Children’s Hospital, back in 1999. They had been anxiously waiting, wondering and worrying about my condition.
“Will they get it all?”
“Will she be the same?”
“Will she survive?”
All of these questions occupied the minds of my parents as they sat waiting for their two-year-old daughter to come out of emergency surgery.
A life-saving procedure
…it’s what now inspires me to want to become a doctor myself”
Dr. Waters, the Or...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - October 19, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jenna Lahey Tags: Our Patients’ Stories Division of Sports Medicine Dr. Lyle Micheli Dr. Peter Waters Hand and Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program Orthopedic Center Septic arthritis Source Type: news
How do outcomes compare for various approaches to treatment for shoulder septic arthritis?
A study published in the August issue of the Journal of the AAOS compares outcomes among patients with shoulder septic arthritis who were treated with arthrocentesis, open irrigation and débridement, or arthroscopic irrigation and débridement. (Source: Orthogate - Latest News)
Source: Orthogate - Latest News - August 20, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Editors Choice News Source Type: news
Outbreak of Septic Arthritis Associated with Intra-Articular Injections at an Outpatient Practice — New Jersey, 2017
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - July 27, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Comparison of Characteristics of Septic Arthritis and JIA Comparison of Characteristics of Septic Arthritis and JIA
A new study compares the clinical and biological characteristics of two types of childhood arthritis. How do they differ?Archives of Disease in Childhood (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Journal Article Source Type: news
Septic Temporomandibular Arthritis in Children: Rare but Disabling Septic Temporomandibular Arthritis in Children: Rare but Disabling
Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (SATMJ) rarely complicates pediatric middle ear infections, but it can lead to disabling and hard to treat TMJ ankylosis, researchers from France report.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news
Septic Arthritis Associated With High Morbimortality
No abstract available (Source: Lippincott's Bone and Joint Newsletter)
Source: Lippincott's Bone and Joint Newsletter - September 17, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CME Article Source Type: news
Septic Arthritis
Title: Septic ArthritisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/12/2008 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/7/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - September 7, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Clenched fist injury complicated by septic arthritis and osteomyelitis treated with negative pressure wound therapy: one case report - Kilian M.
We reported a 30 years old man who suffered a bite wound of the right hand in a fight. Two days after the injury, he was admitted in emergency because of stab wound above the head of the third metacarpal bone. He presented the swelling, redness, pain and f... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 25, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
High Morbidity, Mortality in Septic Arthritis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Outcomes usually better with small versus large joint involvement (Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics - June 16, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
ACR Appropriateness Criteria Release Expands With New, Updated Topics
Reston, VA — The American College of Radiology (ACR) released 8 new and 15 updated Appropriateness Criteria, which define national guidelines for the most appropriate medical imaging exam or radiation therapy. These continually updated criteria now include 215 topics with more than 1,080 clinical indications.
“ACR Appropriateness Criteria® enhance quality of care by helping health care providers choose the most appropriate medical imaging exam, radiologic interventional procedure or radiation therapy for the patient’s condition. Such criteria use in exam ordering can improve quality, reduce unneces...
Source: American College of Radiology - May 31, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Children with swollen, painful knees: Is it Lyme disease or septic arthritis?
Septic or infectious arthritis of the knee and Lyme disease have similar symptoms in children but require different immediate treatment to ensure optimal recovery. A new study identifies four symptoms that are predictive of septic arthritis when the condition presents itself in a child's knee -- an important distinction in areas where Lyme disease is prevalent. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 12, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
