Usualy bacterial infection of joint.
- Haematogenous - blood stream infection
- Local spread - soft tissue, Bone, bursitis
- Penetrating - joint Injections, surgery, trauma
S. aureus, Streps, Haemphilus, N. gonorrhoeae, E coli
Red hot, swollen joint with a limited range of motion
Infection of tissues and Bone surrounding prosthetic joint - Staph aureus and Staph epidermidis
Treatment typically involves joint aspiration for culture and analysis, along with antibiotics tailored to the specific pathogen.
In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to drain the infected joint.