Septic Arthritis: The drainage controversy
Journal Title: Rheumatica Acta: Open Access - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Septic arthritis is a relatively rare disease, which is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Treatment consists of prolonged antibiotic therapy and removal of intra-articular inflammatory debris. However, there is much controversy about the most effective drainage method. Therefore, we compared the clinical efficacy of (daily) needle aspiration with surgical drainage in adult patients with septic arthritis. Methods: In this systemic review, all articles describing treatment outcomes based upon the drainage method were retrieved. We also performed a meta-analysis, irrespective of the clinical or methodological heterogeneity.
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PH de Jong, Bisoendial RJ, Lems WF
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