Arthroscopic diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis of the hip joint.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Septic arthritis of the hip joint can be difficult to detect clinically and usually requires a formal arthrotomy for adequate drainage and debridement of the joint. This case report presents a patient for whom the diagnosis and treatment were performed arthroscopically. This technique allows isolation of the organism as well as the opportunity to irrigate, lavage, and debride the joint through a small puncture wound only.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Infectious
- Hip Joint
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Streptococcal Infections
Anatomy
- hip