Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	94390
Country	Saudi Arabia

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Native and prosthetic septic arthritis in a university hospital in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Reham Kaki
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Reham Kaki, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jamaa Distinct, P.O. Box 80215, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia. rmkaki@kau.edu.sa
Key Words	Septic arthritis; Native joint; Prosthetic joint; Epidemiology; Diagnostic criteria; Saudi Arabia
Core Tip	Our retrospective study in Saudi Arabia reveals distinctive microbiological profiles and clinical characteristics of septic arthritis. Notably, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevails in native joints, while Brucella spp. is more common in prosthetic joints. We found a balanced gender distribution, with the knee being the most frequently affected joint. Joint preservation was achieved in the majority of cases, despite the need for surgical intervention. Comorbidities differed between native and prosthetic joints, impacting mortality rates. This study sheds light on important epidemiological aspects of septic arthritis in Saudi Arabia, guiding tailored diagnostic and management approaches.
Citation	<p>Kaki R. Native and prosthetic septic arthritis in a university hospital in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study. <i>World J Orthop</i> 2024; 15(8): 722-733</p>

Received	2024-03-18 05:48
Peer-Review Started	2024-03-18 05:48
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Return for Revision	2024-06-05 03:11
Revised	2024-06-15 07:46
Second Decision	2024-07-08 02:41
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-07-08 08:30
Articles in Press	2024-07-08 08:30
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