{"id":2343,"date":"2026-04-01T19:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2343"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:36:42","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%81%d8%a7%d8%b5%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%af%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%8a-infectious-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2343&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Infectious (Septic) Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is Septic Arthritis?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Septic arthritis is an inflammation that affects a joint. The most common cause of this condition is infection with a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Who is most at risk for Septic Arthritis?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with rheumatoid arthritis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with certain infectious diseases, including HIV infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with certain types of cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Individuals who abuse drugs and alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with artificial joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with diabetes, sickle cell anemia, or systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with recent joint injuries or surgery, or patients receiving medications injected directly into joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How can Septic Arthritis occur?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If bacteria settle in a small part of a joint, they can multiply and cause infection. Bacteria may reach the joint:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Through the bloodstream: Bacteria may enter the blood through an infection elsewhere in the body, then travel to the bones.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Due to injury: Bacteria can reach the joint if the joint is wounded.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">During surgery: Infection is an uncommon complication when joint surgery or joint examinations (such as arthroscopy) are performed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How is Septic Arthritis diagnosed?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Diagnosis of septic arthritis is based on a combination of laboratory tests, along with consideration of the patient&#8217;s medical history and examination of the affected joint. It is important to note that septic arthritis may occur alongside other forms of arthritis, gout, rheumatic fever, Lyme disease, or other disorders that may cause a combination of joint pain and fever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the treatment for Septic Arthritis?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(A) Medications for Septic Arthritis: Once the causative organism is identified, the doctor can prescribe a medication targeting that specific bacterium or virus. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are typically prescribed for viral infections. Antibiotics are given intravenously for about six weeks or until inflammation resolves. The patient may then be given oral antibiotic therapy for two to four weeks.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(B) Surgery for Septic Arthritis: In some cases, surgery is necessary to drain fluid from the infected joint. Patients who do not respond to antibiotic therapy, patients with infections in the hip joint or other joints difficult to access via joint aspiration, and patients with joint injuries related to gunshot wounds or other penetrating injuries require surgical drainage. If the infection is treated promptly, there is a good chance of complete recovery without any long-term problems. If treatment is delayed, joint damage can occur rapidly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Septic Arthritis?<br \/>\nSeptic arthritis is an inflammation that affects a joint. 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