Test characteristics of history, examination and investigations in the evaluation for septic arthritis in the child presenting with acute non-traumatic limp. A systematic review
Background Septic arthritis is an uncommon but potentially significant diagnosis to be considered when a child presents to the emergency department (ED) with non-traumatic limp. Our objective was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of clinical findings (history and examination) and investigation re...
Main Authors: | Simon Craig, Julian Cassar, Jacky Tu, Peter Gowdie |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-12-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/12/e038088.full |
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