Episode 18: Evaluation of pyogenic septic arthritis in a native joint: what the radiology resident needs to know.

Episode 18: Evaluation of pyogenic septic arthritis in a native joint: what the radiology resident needs to know.

In this episode our guest, Dr. Ryan Tai discusses septic arthritis and the radiologist’s role in its work-up, diagnosis and management.  The learning objectives for this podcast include:

  1. Describe the pathophysiology of septic arthritis
  2. Discuss the clinical manifestations of septic arthritis
  3. Understand the role of imaging in the work-up of septic arthritis
  4. Understand the role of joint aspiration in the diagnosis of septic arthritis
  5. Briefly describe the treatment of septic arthritis

Resources:

  • Karchevsky, M et al. MRI Findings of Septic Arthritis and Associated Osteomyelitis in Adults. AJR 2004;192:119-122.
  • Greenspan, A and Tehransadeh J. Imaging of Infectious Arthritis. Radiology Clinics of North America 2001;39(2):267-276.