A literature review: physicaltherapy of the hip after septic arthritis

Abstract

Introduction. Septic arthritis is one of the most common osteo-articular infections encountered in pediatric orthopedic pathology. Due to the difficult diagnosis and secondary complications of late diagnosis and a late-established treatment, recovery of these patients is very difficult, and long-term outcomes are not always the best. Materials and methods. We used the electronic databases and selected articles that had as main topic recovery and rehabilitation after septic hip arthritis and evaluation methods of treatment. Results. The start of physiotherapy and recovery and rehabilitation treatment after medical or surgical treatment has not yet been accurately established. Various manual handling techniques, muscle stretching exercises, and articular mobility enhancement exercises aim to improve the quality of life of patients with septic osteoarthritis. Conclusion. A good collaboration between the orthopedic surgeon and the physiotherapist will lead to a good functional result and the ultimate goal of this collaboration is a life as close to normal as possible for the patient.

Septic Arthritis Associated With Hip Joint Subluxation and Epiphyseal Plate Deformation as a Sequala of Sickle Cell Anemia

“…To mitigate the risk of joint contractures and preserve cartilage integrity, an initial period of immobilization and splinting is recommended. Additionally, an aggressive approach to physical therapy following soft-tissue surgery emphasizes its positive outcomes [14].…”

Physiotherapeutic Approach for Septic Arthritis of Knee Joint

“…The most frequent cause of this condition is Staphylococcus aureus, also known to be a cause of non-gonococcal arthritis and can be transmitted distantly from infectious sites via blood or by direct entry via trauma or intra-articular invasive method. Gonococcal arthritis is a type of septic arthritis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae in those individuals who are sexually active [ 1 , 3 ]. Joint effusion cartilage leads to increased pressure in the joint, stops the blood flow, and hampers immune reaction, causing damage to articular cartilage.…”