Trial reportSkeletal radiology2012
MRI findings of treated bacterial septic arthritis.
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- Regulated Cell Death Pathways in Chondrocytes During Septic Arthritis: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives.Journal of inflammation research · 2026Review
- Effectiveness of a combined arthroscopic and antibiotic-impregnated bead approach for septic shoulder arthritis management: a case series.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2025Article
- MRI in shoulder arthropathies: A short review.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2024Review
- Bone marrow edema of the hip: a narrative review.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2023Review
- Diagnostic use of superb microvascular imaging in evaluating septic arthritis of the manubriosternal joint: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2023Article
- Osteomyelitis on MR imaging as a key predictor of recurrent septic arthritis of the shoulder.European radiology · 2022Article
- MRI nomenclature for musculoskeletal infection.Skeletal radiology · 2021Review
- Role of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in patients with quiescent septic arthritis undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2021Article
- Diagnostic approach and arthroscopic treatment of septic arthritis of the knee, in an infant.Clinical case reports · 2020Article
- Osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus after vaginal delivery: a case report and literature review.BMC infectious diseases · 2019Review
- Magnetic resonance imaging for acute hip pain in the emergency department.Emergency radiology · 2015Review
- Imaging evaluation of inflammation in the musculoskeletal system: current concepts and perspectives.Skeletal radiology · 2013Review
- Magnetic resonance imaging of soft tissue infection with iron oxide labeled granulocytes in a rat model.PloS one · 2012Article
- Staphylococcus aureus-induced septic arthritis of the ankle related to malum perforans in a diabetes patient.Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologieArticle
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Abstract
introductionThe purpose of this study was to report the MRI findings that can be encountered in successfully treated bacterial septic arthritis. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe study included 12 patients (8 male and 4 female; mean age 38 years, range 9-85) with 13 proven cases of bacterial septic arthritis. The joints involved were hip (n = 3), knee (n = 3), shoulder (n = 2), sacroiliac (n = 2), ankle (n = 1), wrist (n = 1), and elbow (n = 1). MRI examinations following surgical debridement and at initiation of antibiotic therapy and after successful treatment were compared for changes in effusion, synovium, bone, and periarticular soft tissues. Imaging findings were correlated with microbiological and clinical findings.
resultsJoint effusions were present in all joints at baseline and regressed significantly at follow-up MRI (p = 0.001). Abscesses were present in 5 cases (38 %), and their sizes decreased significantly at follow-up (p = 0.001). Synovial enhancement and thickening were observed in all joints at both baseline and follow-up MRI. Myositis/cellulitis was present in 10 cases (77 %) at baseline and in 8 cases (62 %) at follow-up MRI. Bone marrow edema was present in 10 joints (77 %) at baseline and persisted in 8 joints (62 %). Bone erosions were found in 8 joints (62 %) and persisted at follow-up MRI in all cases.
conclusionThe sizes of joint effusions and abscesses appear to be the factors with the most potential for monitoring therapy for septic arthritis, since both decreased significantly following successful treatment. Synovial thickening and enhancement, periarticular myositis/cellulitis, and bone marrow edema can persist even after resolution of the infection.
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