<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat are the natural history, prognosis, and potential complications associated with septic arthritis?  <response>: <reason> Complications of septic arthritis mainly depends on the pre existing joint disease and treatment of current infection. Major complications of septic arthritis includes: Joint degeneration arthritis: common with non gonococcal arthritis 40 Bacteremia 5-20 OsteomyelitisIn children: As the growth plate is in very close to epiphysis, direct extension of a joint infection to the growth plate can lead to reduced bone growth in children. Endocarditis Pericarditis Pyomyositis Perihepatitis Meningitis 