Recently I had arthroscopy
and later developed septic arthritis. Will this recur again?
One of the complications of
arthroscopy is septic arthritis- this means you have pus in your joint. It is a
very serious complication which if not promptly recognized and treated can lead
to permanent damage to the joint. You must get IV antibiotics ASAP even before
the joint is aspirated. If the antibiotics are started promptly then cure can be
achieved. If there is any delay in diagnosis or treatment, the joint
destruction can be rapid and permanent. There is a risk that septic arthritis
can occur because the bacteria often evade the antibiotics and invade the joint
again. If you have pain, fever, or swelling of the joint you must be seen
immediately to rule out a recurrence. If your doctor delayed the diagnosis or
treatment, I highly recommend seeing a medical malpractice lawyer.
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