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Investigation and management of the painful hip in childhood
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Investigation and management of the painful hip in childhood
Br J Hosp Med.
1994.
Abstract
The cause of the painful hip in childhood must be identified quickly to avoid permanent damage resulting from conditions such as septic arthritis. A painful hip may be the presenting feature of a number of conditions and their investigation and management are described here.
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