The feasibility and safety of ultrasound-guided puncture for treatment of septic arthritis in children

• Main Authors: Jeffrey Michaud (Author), Sarah Dutron (Author), Julien Pico (Author), Clément Jeandel (Author), Pauline Joly-Monrigal (Author), Petre Neagoe (Author), Fanny Alkar (Author), Thomas Sarradin (Author), Léa Domitien (Author), Olivier Prodhomme (Author), Eric Jeziorski (Author), Marion Delpont (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In septic arthritis, joint lavage can be performed using arthrocentesis (articular needle aspiration) or arthrotomy. The use of fluoroscopy to guide the puncture involves radiation. Ultrasound (US) guidance is still little recommended to guide the treatment of septic arthritis in...