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How Is Septic Arthritis Treated? The standard treatment for the condition known as septic arthritis is a regime of stringent antibiotics along with the draining of the infected fluid from the inflamed joint. Antibiotics are usually given in an attempt to curb the spread of infection from the infected joint to other joints within the body. Draining of the infected joint is integral to the treatment of septic arthritis, which is usually aspirated via syringe and needle multiple times throughout the day or along with any accompanying surgical procedures though the method of fluid removal changes depending on the location of the joint. Usually a warm compress and elevating the infected limb or joint – as well as bed rest – is necessary. Usually during an arthroscopic procedure, the physician will irrigate the infected joint and removed the inflamed and infected tissue. If the infected joint cannot be effectively drained then the drains may be left in the limb or joint in an effort to irrigate the fluid that builds up. |
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