Septic hip dislocation with a preserved femoral head: successful outcome following open reduction
Septic arthritis of the hip in children represents a serious disorder with unfavourable long-term sequelae. In neonates, a poor hip outcome is expected especially if the treatment was delayed. Late sequelae can lead to structural joint damage and instability, causing deformity and dislocations which...
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Language: | English |
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Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
2017.
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