title: Pitfalls in diagnosis: the hip.
abstract: The hip joint is unique anatomically, physiologically, and developmentally. Because of these features, diagnosis of pathologic conditions is more difficult than for most joints. Because delay in diagnosis and treatment may result in crippling osteoarthritis, it is imperative that diagnostic pitfalls be avoided.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Clinical Services, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98105.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Mosca
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis