Bone and joint infections in children

Orthop Clin North Am. 1987 Oct;18(4):555-76.

Abstract

The current approach to the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint infections in children is presented. Guidelines for the surgical and medical regimen of each are outlined.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis, Infectious* / diagnosis
  • Arthritis, Infectious* / therapy
  • Child
  • Female
  • Foot Injuries
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis* / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis* / therapy
  • Pseudomonas Infections / etiology
  • Pseudomonas Infections / therapy
  • Wound Infection / etiology
  • Wound Infection / therapy
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents