SMJ articles in the category "hip joint"

Case Report

Streptococcus pneumoniae Septic Arthritis Complicating Hip Osteonecrosis in Adults: Case Report and Review of the Literature

A 42-year-old patient presented acutely with bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia along with metastatic pneumococcal infection of the hip joint. Diagnostic evaluation revealed evidence of a pre-existing bilateral hip osteonecrosis. The osteonecrotic changes were attributed to chronic alcohol abuse and/or an old motor vehicle accident. Appropriate therapy was promptly instituted and the…

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Case Report

Transient Synovitis of the Hip in an Adult

Transient synovitis of the hip is an acute and self-limited disease commonly seen in children. It is the most common cause of acute hip pain in children ages 3 to 10. It is not considered a disease of adults. It usually only affects one hip. The child may complain of…

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