title: Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopy Is a Generally Effective Treatment for Septic Arthritis.
abstract: Hip bacterial septic arthritis is an indication for arthroscopy in combination with medical management. After arthroscopy, patients must be vigilantly observed; some patients require more than one irrigation and debridement.
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lubowitz
mesh_terms: D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003646:Debridement; D006615:Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation