Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · Mar 2014
Outcome of arthroscopic drainage and debridement with continuous suction irrigation technique in acute septic arthritis.
The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical course and functional outcome of acute septic arthritis treated by arthroscopic drainage and debridement with continuous suction irrigation. ⋯ Early arthroscopic decompression and debridement of septic arthritis with continuous suction irrigation can eradicate the infection. The duration of intravenous antibiotics and the hospital stay required is shorter. The functional outcome of joints is satisfactory.