Septic arthritis of the hip and knee treated surgically in pediatric patients: Analysis of the Kids' Inpatient Database.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study evaluated incidence over time, any association between race and demographics, and hospital-related parameters in pediatric patients with septic hip or knee arthritis.

Methods

The Kids' Inpatient Database was used to identify all children with a diagnosis of septic hip or knee arthritis who underwent incision and drainage (1997-2012).

Results

Between 1997 and 2012, overall incidence of septic arthritis of the knee (0.20-0.33 per 100,000) and hip (0.12-0.18 per 100,000) increased.

Conclusion

Incidence of pediatric septic joint arthritis, an emergent orthopaedic condition, has increased over time. Patient demographics may vary with respect to both age and race.

SUBMITTER: Tretiakov M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6329196 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature