Septic arthritis is an inflammation of large joints such as the shoulder and hip, caused by bacteria such as staph, strep, pneumococcus or Haemophilus influenzae, this disease is serious, being more common in the center for children aged 2 to 3, starting shortly.after an infection anywhere in the body, but often after a respiratory infection.
Septic arthritis of the hip can be divided into three stages:
- The prognosis of this disease depends exclusively on rapid diagnosis and early onset of rapid treatment to prevent infection from destroying the joint and preventing bone growth.
- As well as welding and complete hardening of the joints.
The main symptoms of hip septic arthritis are
Diagnosis of hip septic arthritis is made by clinical observation of symptoms, which depends on the pediatrician’s experience; Tests such as hip x-ray are of low value because they may not show changes, so ultrasound may be more appropriate as it detects inflammatory signs and changes in the anatomy of the joint.
The treatment of septic arthritis in the hip aims to save the affected joint, hence the importance of early diagnosis, intravenous antibiotics are recommended, but after satisfactory results such as accumulated fluid decrease, antibiotics in tablet form can be preserved for a few more days.In the most severe cases, your doctor may choose to perform a puncture, drain and/or wash the joint with a saline solution, in a surgical environment.