SEPTIC ARTHRITIS

CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES

      • Joint effusion and synovitis
      • Osteopoenia
      • Erosions at synovial attachment points
      • Rapid cartilage loss
      • Marked oedema on fluid sensitive MRI
      • Warm red joint

CHARACTERISTIC DISTRIBUTION

      • Monoarthritis
      • 10% multiple joints
      • Hip and elbow in children