Predictors of failure after initial arthroscopic washout in septic arthritis of native knee joint- a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute septic arthritis of the knee is an orthopaedic emergency requiring prompt debridement and washout to reduce infection. However, more than one washout procedure may be required to eradicate infection. This study was performed to analyse the factors associated with the failure of a single arthroscopic washout.

Methods

This is a retrospective analysis of 78 patients with septic arthritis of the knee over 6 years from January 2015 from a single trauma centre. We analysed the variables like patient demographic factors, comorbidities, laboratory parameters and various operative and non-operative factors with regard to the outcome after a single arthroscopic washout. Statistical analysis using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed

SUBMITTER: Radhamony NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8858759 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature