Orthopaedic review
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Septic arthritis of the hip and knee is very common in children and adolescents. Sixteen consecutive patients were treated for septic arthritis of the kee with arthroscopic lavage and debridement. ⋯ The mean immobilization period was 1 1/2 days and the time to full and painless range of motion averaged 2.8 weeks. All patients resumed normal activities by 3 weeks, no infections recurred, and postoperative morbidity was minimal.