Video - Septic arthritis

Septic arthritis is a type of joint infection that occurs when a microorganism, typically a bacteria, invades the joint and causes inflammation and tissue damage. The invading bacteria may be carried by the bloodstream from an infectious focus elsewhere; introduced through a skin lesion and penetrates the joint; or arrive in the joint by extension from adjacent infected tissue. People with septic arthritis typically develop joint pain, impaired range of motion, and fever. The diagnosis involves getting a joint aspirate and imaging, and treatment includes antibiotics and surgical management. If untreated, septic arthritis may lead to joint destruction, or even cause the infection may also spread to other parts of the body.