Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis is an infection within a joint, in which microorganisms reach the joint space and cause inflammation. It usually affects a single joint, such as the knee, hip, or shoulder.
How the infection arrives: the germs can reach the joint through the blood, through a nearby wound, or after certain procedures.
What is usually noticed:
- Intense pain in the joint
- Swelling and warmth in the area
- Difficulty moving the joint
- A sense of general malaise
When to seek care and with whom? Because this is a condition that can damage the joint, a very painful, warm, and swollen joint warrants prompt review. The internist and the rheumatologist guide the study of these joint infections; it is worth having a professional evaluate it promptly.
Specialties that treat septic arthritis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in septic arthritis
Dr. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. Mariana Salinas Morán
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Frequently asked questions
What is septic arthritis?
Septic arthritis is an infection within a joint, in which microorganisms reach the joint space and cause inflammation. It usually affects a single joint, such as the knee, hip, or shoulder.
Which doctor treats septic arthritis?
Septic Arthritis is usually treated by specialists in internist, rheumatologist.