Which Joints Are Commonly Affected by Septic Arthritis?
In most cases, septic arthritis affects only one joint, with bacteria preferring the large weight-bearing joints. Infants are most likely to develop septic arthritis in the hip; children and adults are most likely to develop it in the knee.
The ankle, wrist, shoulder, elbow, and joints of the spine are less frequently affected.
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