Do steroids have a chondroprotective effect in children with septic arthritis (SA)?

Authors: Ali Parsa, Ashok Johari

RECOMMENDATION: Based on available pre-clinical and clinical studies it appears that the concurrent use of corticosteroids and antibiotics may have a protective role in the management of SA in the pediatric patient population.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 58%, Disagree: 20%, Abstain: 22% (Simple Majority, NO Consensus)

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