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Meet Our Doctors
NYU Langone specialists provide care and support throughout your entire healthcare journey.
Browse DoctorsOur Approach To Bone & Joint Infections
What Sets Us Apart
When disease-carrying bacteria enter the body and spread through the bloodstream, bones and joints can become infected. Infections—such as osteomyelitis, a bacterial infection in the bones, and septic arthritis, a bacterial or fungal infection in the joints—can become chronic conditions without prompt treatment.
NYU Langone orthopedists and infectious disease specialists are experienced in managing osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. They work closely together to treat these conditions.
Treatment at NYU Langone
Our doctors treat bone and joint infections with antibiotics. They may also perform surgery to remove dead or damaged bone tissue and drain infected fluid from joints.
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Medication for Bone & Joint Infections
Our physicians prescribe antibiotics to treat bone and joint infections. -
Surgery for Bone & Joint Infections
Surgery may be appropriate for some people who have bone or joint infections.