Neonatal septic arthritis: A tale of two outcomes and literature review
This case report highlights the significance of early diagnosis and intervention in neonatal septic arthritis. Furthermore, this report underscores the importance of educating parents regarding proper umbilical cord care and vigilant monitoring of newborns to minimize the risk of infections that could progress to septic arthritis. Early medical attention and parental awareness are crucial for reducing morbidity associated with this condition.
Authors
- Fei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5710-8384)
- Rui Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6806-7996)
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- The First People's Hospital of Changde (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000046328
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00