title: Septic arthritis of the hip in children.
abstract: Early diagnosis of septic arthritis of the hip is important as a delay in treatment may lead to permanent damage and disability of the hip. However, this may be difficult, especially in young children. The clinical presentation. Investigation and management of septic arthritis of the hip is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Geelong Hospital.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mc Gaughey
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006615:Hip; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents