An infected joint is also called a septic joint. It is a extremely painful infection involving a joint. The infection may be the result of recent surgery on the joint or may be due to a blood stream infection. Also, those taking certain medications for rheumatoid arthritis which may suppress the immune system may be susceptible. The most common joints involved are the knees followed by the hip and ankles. Treatment consists of draining the joint and use of antibiotics.
If this problem occurs and persists leading to difficulty walking over a working day, one should consider applying for social security disability. It is important to understand according to social security rules that your problem must last at least 12 full months.
Applying for benefits is complicated and it is best if you ask for an attorney’s help from the start. He will explain the process and help you in gathering all your medical records which will be reviewed by individuals at the state level.
The state will make a decision as to your being granted benefits based on their determination as to how many hours over a full time working day you can stand and walk. They also consider your age and working history. If you are younger such as under 50 years of age, their rules are much stricter in granting benefits; for those over 50 the rules are less strict. These rules are somewhat complicated. That is why having an attorney involved in social security disabiltity work is important since he can explain this in greater detail.