Minimally Invasive Irrigation of Neonatal Septic Arthritis Using 18-Gauge Needle Portals

(1)The diagnosis of neonatal septic arthritis can be challenging due to the lack of clinical signs or elevated laboratory findings and as a result of an immature immune system.(2)When septic arthritis is clinically suspected in this population, joint irrigation and possible debridement are often considered.(3)Open and arthroscopic methods used in children may be challenging in neonates, and joint irrigation through needles provides an option in selected cases.