Investigation and management of the painful hip in childhood.
The cause of the painful hip in childhood must be identified quickly to avoid permanent damage resulting from conditions such as septic arthritis. A painful hip may be the presenting feature of a number of conditions and their investigation and management are described here.
Hill
R A
RA
Hospitals for Sick Children, London.
Fixsen
J A
JA
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010146:Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography