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Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis are two of the most common diseases that affect bone and joints. Septic arthritis is a true rheumatologic emergency, mandating immediate joint drainage and antibiotics. Adult osteomyelitis most commonly arises from open fractures, diabetic foot infections, or surgical treatment of closed injuries. This chapter provides an overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and antimicrobial management of septic arthritis and adult osteomyelitis.
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Marculescu, C.E. (2010). Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis. In: Mainous III, A., Pomeroy, C. (eds) Management of Antimicrobials in Infectious Diseases. Infectious Disease. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-239-1_16
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