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Treatment of a Septic Joint

Authors: ARTURO C. ORTIZ, M.D., WALLACE E. MILLER, M.D.

Abstract

The management of the septic joint has been altered since the introduction of antibiotics. Much is still to be learned relative to their use systemically and their diffusion into the joint. Aspiration of pus and instillation of the antibiotic seems highly successful. In their review the authors indicate the less commonly used and more “toxic” antibiotics may be instilled without untoward effects.

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