title: Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis.
abstract: The pathophysiology, bacteriology, diagnosis, and treatment of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis are presented. Possible complications are reviewed and illustrated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Freeland
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Senter
mesh_terms: D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery