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Septic Arthritisof the Pediatric Hip Wheeless (Visit this link)

- septic arthritis of the hip is a surgical emergency;
- it is essential that dx be made ASAP to prevent joint damage;
- if any pus is obtained from arthrotomy, then immediate arthrotomy is indicated, regardless of the Graim Stain results;
- w/ younger child, more pressing is need because of higher risk of permanent disability;
Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

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