It has a broad differential diagnosis, the most serious of which is bacterial septic arthritis. This article will discuss the epidemiology and pathogenesis of bacterial septic arthritis.

The diagnosis of septic arthritis rests principally on the level of clinical suspicion of a physician experienced in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disease. A recent systematic ...

Background Septic arthritis is an uncommon but potentially significant diagnosis to be considered when a child presents to the emergency department (ED) with non-traumatic limp. Our objective was to ...

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Bahrain), Al Muharraq, Bahrain The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Septic arthritis is a serious infection that can lead to joint ...

Infections of the joints (septic arthritis) can also cause a sudden and severe onset of joint pain. The organisms responsible for the bacterial infection damage the joint cartilage, exposing the ...

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. The symptoms of arthritis include stiffness and joint pain. There are many types of arthritis. The two most common types are osteoarthritis (OA), caused by ...

Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) seems effective and durable for end-stage ankle arthritis, according to a study published online.

Rheumatoid arthritis isn’t currently curable. But treatments can help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, support movement, and slow disease progression. Speak to a doctor about which ...

Treatment for arthritis depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, physical therapy and surgery are needed. However, arthritis management often involves medication. A common option that’s ...

The family of Liam Dahlberg is urging parents to make sure their children are protected against the aggressive Haemophilus influenzae illness. Once a child is infected, little can be done to save them ...

When the cartilage between the joints in your knees wears down, resulting in the bones rubbing together, this is known as knee osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis of the knee. (Photo credit ...

Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty seems effective and durable for end-stage ankle arthritis, according to study findings.