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Increased time from symptom onset to surgery linked to multiple procedures for septic knee arthritis
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Although treatment of septic knee arthritis with arthroscopic irrigation and debridement usually required one surgical procedure to eradicate infection, the need for multiple surgeries increased with time from onset of symptoms to surgery, according to results.
Researchers performed a retrospective analysis for 79 patients treated for septic knee arthritis from 1995 to 2011. Overall, 52 patients with native septic knee arthritis that resolved with treatment consisting of irrigation and debridement, either open or arthroscopic, were included in the study.
Results showed 70% of patients underwent arthroscopic irrigation and debridement, of which 23% of patients underwent multiple procedures for successful treatment. For patients who underwent multiple procedures, successful treatment to eradicate infection required 1.3 procedures on average, according to results. Researchers found a significant relation between the time from presentation to surgery and the need for multiple procedures. – by Casey Tingle
Disclosure: The researchers report no relevant financial disclosures.
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