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Which condition presents with symptoms like hip septic arthritis, fever, hip pain, and limp or refusal to bear weight?
Which condition presents with symptoms like hip septic arthritis, fever, hip pain, and limp or refusal to bear weight?
- Tuberculous spondylitis
- Sepsis
- Psoas abscess
- Septic hip (correct)
What imaging study is recommended as the diagnostic imaging of choice for the condition discussed?
What imaging study is recommended as the diagnostic imaging of choice for the condition discussed?
- CT scan with contrast
- MRI
- Ultrasound (correct)
- Bone scan
What is the primary nonoperative treatment choice for most cases of this condition?
What is the primary nonoperative treatment choice for most cases of this condition?
- Percutaneous ultrasound drainage (correct)
- Open drainage
- Bone scan
- CT scan with contrast
What is a potential complication of this condition if it spreads to the hip joint?
What is a potential complication of this condition if it spreads to the hip joint?
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What is a useful indication for operative open drainage in the context of this condition?
What is a useful indication for operative open drainage in the context of this condition?
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