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Septic Arthritis Definition
Common names:
  • Arthritis Septic
  • Bacterial Infection of a Joint
  • Infected Joint
  • Joint Infected with Bacteria
  • Joint Infection
  • Septic Arthritis
  • Septic Joint
A person with septic arthritis has inflammation of a joint, caused by a bacterial infection. This bacterial joint infection causes severe joint pain, joint redness, and swelling. Images

Early treatment of septic arthritis usually results in complete cure. Delayed treatment may result in severe damage to the joint.

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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