Table 1.

Indications and Contraindications of Complete Arthroscopic Synovectomy in Management of Recalcitrant Septic Arthritis of the Knee Joint

Indications	Contraindications
1. Septic arthritis of the knee recalcitrant to repeated arthroscopic debridement and bacteria-specific antibiotic therapy	1. Septic arthritis of the knee joint in presence of Baker cyst
2. Septic arthritis of the knee in the presence of compromised tissue, such as the avascular graft or the presence of hardware, e.g., total knee arthroplasty	2. Presence of extra-articular abscess
	3. Lack of expertise