Introduction: Septic arthritis is rare in the post-partum period. This is the first case of a post-partum staphylococcal septic arthritis of the knee reported.
Case Presentation: This report describes a lady who developed symptoms of septic arthritis of the knee within one month of giving birth.
Conclusion: The management of septic arthritis does not differ from standard practice when encountered in the post-partum period. Urgent washout of the joint and antibiotic usage is associated with a favourable outcome.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.4076/1757-1626-2-7132 | DOI Listing |
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