Table 2 Procedure characteristics and outcome
From: Bacterial arthritis of native joints can be successfully managed with needle arthroscopy
Case | Anaesthesia | Procedure location | Complications | Additional surgery required during admission | Micro-organism cultured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | General | OR | No | No | No |
2 | Local | ER | No | No | No |
3 | Local | Inpatient ward | No | No | No |
4 | General | OR | No | No | No |
5 | Local | ER | No | No | No |
6 | Local | Inpatient ward | No | No | No |
7 | General | OR | No | No | Streptococcus agalactiae |
8 | Local | Inpatient ward | No | No | No |
9 | Local | Inpatient ward | No | No | S. Aureus |
10 | Local | Inpatient ward | Yes, not related to the suspected bacterial arthritis or needle arthroscopic procedure | No | No |
11 | Local | ER | No | Yes, two additional needle arthroscopic lavages (11.2 & 11.3) | Streptococcus agalactiae |
11.2 | Single shot femoral block | Recovery room | No | “ | “ |
11.3 | Single shot femoral block | Recovery room | No | “ | “ |