title: NEVER SEEMS TO GROW PAINS: A CASE OF SUSPECTED PSEUDOSEPTIC ARTHRITIS.
abstract: Pseudoseptic arthritis is an acute inflammatory arthritis found in association with a sterile synovial fluid culture despite white blood cell (WBC) counts >100,000 and >75% polymorph neutrophils. This arthritis occurs most frequently in patients with underlying inflammatory or immune disorders. Early distinction from true septic arthritis can decrease the need for unnecessary antibiotics and improve patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alrehaili
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Harless
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bateman