Documento de Consenso SEIP-SERPE-SEOP sobre etiopatogenia y diagnóstico de la osteomielitis aguda y artritis séptica no complicadas

A review is presented of the aetiopathogenesis and pathophysiology of acute osteoarticular infection defined as a process with less than 14 days of symptomatology, uncomplicated, and community-acquired. The diagnostic approach to these conditions is summarised based on the best available scientific knowledge. Based on this evidence, a number of recommendations for clinical practice are provided.