Septic arthritis in Western and sub-Saharan African children - a review.

Journal article

This article reviews what is known about the incidence, aetiology, presentation, bacteriology and management of septic arthritis in children. It compares where possible the different presentations and characteristics of this condition in the Western and sub-Saharan African regions.

Authors: Lavy, C

• Journal: International orthopaedics
• Volume: 31
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 137-144
• Publication date: 2007-04-01
• DOI: 10.1007/s00264-006-0169-9
• EISSN: 1432-5195
• ISSN: 0341-2695
• Language: English
• Keywords: Cartilage, Articular; Shoulder Joint; Arthritis, Infectious; Prevalence; Prognosis; Salmonella Infections; Humans; Africa, Western; Africa South of the Sahara; Arthroscopy; Child; Synovial Fluid