Principles Treatment Of Septic Arthritis Of The Knee: A Brief Review

Abstract

Septic arthritis is an emergency condition in which infection occurs in the synovial joints, resulting in the formation of pus in the synovial spaces. Theincidence of septic arthritis increases in patients with an increased risk such as rheumatoid arthritis. The etiology of septic arthritis is mainly bacterial. Risk factors include iatrogenic procedures (surgery, implant placement, joint puncture) and systemic conditions (diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis receiving immunosuppressants, etc). Pathophysiology of septic arthritis is due to blood flow stasis in metaphyseal areas especially in children and intraarticular minimal blood circulation. Clinical pictures include sudden onset of fever, malaise, localized pain in the infected joint, joint swelling, and reduced range of motion. Examination for septic arthritis is a physical examination carried out are inspection (see), palpation (touch), and movement. supporting examinations include blotestsest, PCR, radiological and joint fluid tests. Treatments include non-pharmacological such as rest and physical therapy, pharmacological the form of antibiotics, and surgicaltherapy such as drainage incision. This study is a brief review of the current Principles Treatment Of Septic Arthritis Of The Knee. The reference to this review was taken from the latest journal up to 5 years and the latest book up to 10 years.