Infectious Arthritis (Cont.)

Infectious Arthritis Information

Treatment for Infectious Arthritis

Infectious arthritis is not a long-term condition. With treatment, infectious arthritis can be cured.

Treatment will vary depending on the specific cause of the infectious arthritis. Treatment options may include any of the following:

Medications
Joint drainage
Surgery
Splinting and rest.

For some types of infectious arthritis, early diagnosis and treatment is important to prevent permanent joint damage.

(Click Infectious Arthritis Treatment for more specific treatment options based on the cause of infectious arthritis.)

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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