title: [Iatrogenic gonitis.].
abstract: The authors draw attention to the problem of iatrogenic gonitis. They analyze the causes of their development and draw attention to the possible negative effect of intraarticular therapy in patients with affections of the joints in orthopaedics. During the past seven years they recorded 54 cases of purulent iatrogenic gonitis after administration of corticoids and chondroprotective substances administered in out-patient departments. They emphasize the very rapid therapeutic effect of corticoids, while also side-effects of these preparations must be taken into consideration, in particular the development of pyogenic arthritis. Only satisfactory knowledge of the topographic anatomy, physiological and pathological conditions in the joints and the pharmacological effect of the preparations and knowledge of the basic principles of intraarticular treatment justify the doctor to use these procedures. Key words: intraarticular treatment, pyogenic iatrogenic arthritis.
authors.affiliation: Ortopedicko-traumatologická klinika LF UPJS, Kosice.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jencíková
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vasko