التهاب المفاصل التسممي  (Septic Arthritis)

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septic arthritis

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about septic arthritis.

What is septic arthritis?

Septic (toxic) arthritis is an infectious inflammation caused by bacteria or viruses. It occurs when the infection spreads through the blood to one or more joints in the body and causes inflammation. The inflammation occurs in the surface of the cartilage (a type of connective tissue) that lines your joints and the synovial fluid that lubricates your joints. Large joints such as the hip and knee are most commonly affected.

  • What are the symptoms of septic arthritis?
  • The symptoms of septic arthritis may include:
  • Pain in the affected joint.
  • Swelling and warmth in the affected joint.
  • Limited range of motion in the affected joint.

Avoiding moving the affected joint.

Fever.

What are the causes of septic arthritis?

Septic arthritis occurs due to an infection. It can be from bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other pathogens. It reaches the joints through the blood or through a direct injury to the joint that causes wound contamination or after joint surgeries.

  • What are the diagnostic methods?
  • The doctor will take the medical history and perform the physical examination, and may request additional procedures if needed, such as:
  • Aspiration of synovial fluid.X ray.
  • Blood tests.
  • X-rays.MRI.

Ultrasound.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

  • What are the treatment methods for septic arthritis?
  • Treatment is done with several procedures or as needed and may include the following:
  • Surgery: removing inflamed tissues (arthroscopy), and intravenous antibiotics are necessary in most cases.
  • Draining joint fluids.

Physical therapy.

Removal of an artificial joint.

  • What are the prevention methods for septic arthritis?
  • Although it is not possible to prevent all cases of septic arthritis, there are some steps that help reduce the risk, including:
  • If you have a wound or injury on your skin, keep it clean to prevent infection.

Maintain good control of chronic diseases that lower immunity, such as diabetes, to prevent susceptibility to infection.

Avoid sexual contact with an infected person to prevent sexually transmitted diseases that may cause septic arthritis, such as gonorrhea.

  • What are the complications of septic arthritis?
  • The complications of septic arthritis may include:
  • Chronic pain.
  • Osteomyelitis (bone inflammation).
  • Osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue due to lack of blood flow).

Leg length discrepancy.

Sepsis (widespread infection in the body).

When should you see a doctor?

If you have the symptoms of septic arthritis mentioned above, you must go to the nearest hospital immediately. Septic arthritis is a serious condition that requires antibiotic treatment. If left untreated, it can be life-threatening.

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