Presentation
Acute hip pain.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
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From the case:
Acute hip arthritis
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Moderate joint effusion. Altered signal intensity in the right femoral head and neck.There was synovial thickening. Normal articular surfaces.
Case Discussion
Septic arthritis is a severe condition that may affect any joint and demands prompt management to avoid chronic sequelae. S.aureus is the most common bacteria involved in this condition.