Advanced imaging shows extra-articular abscesses in two out of three adult patients with septic arthritis of the native hip joint
<p><strong>Background</strong>: Septic arthritis (SA) of the native adult hip is a rare orthopaedic emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. As clinical presentation and laboratory findings are frequently atypical, advanced imaging is often requested. This retrospective...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2024-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Bone and Joint Infection |
Online Access: | https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/9/27/2024/jbji-9-27-2024.pdf |