The Effect of Crystal Arthropathy on the Diagnostic Criteria of Native Septic Arthritis.

Introduction: Distinguishing between septic arthritis and crystal arthropathy flares can be challenging. The purpose of this study was to determine how the presence of synovial crystals affects the diagnostic criteria of septic arthritis.

Methods: A retrospective review identified patients undergoing joint aspirations to rule out native septic arthritis.

Associations with unplanned repeat irrigation and debridement of native septic arthritis.

Purpose: To identify associations with unplanned repeat irrigation and debridement (I&D) after arthrotomy for native septic arthritis.

Methods: A retrospective review identified patients with native septic arthritis treated with open arthrotomies. The primary outcome was unplanned repeat I&D within 90 days.