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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 18 - 18
1 May 2017
Buldu M Raman R
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Background

We herein report a case of isolated hip pain in a four year old boy. The unique aspect of this case study is the unusual history, presentation, ultrasonography, MRI and blood culture results, which lead to the diagnosis and treatment of adductor pyomyositis with a rare organism (Streptococcus Mitis) in a temperate country. The objectives of this case study is to discuss the key learning outcomes with respect to assessment and management of this case.

Methods

The patient presented with a one day history of malaise, fever, left groin pain and inability to weight bear on the left leg. There was no history of any trauma, predisposing infections or recent travel. A working diagnosis of transient synovitis / septic arthritis of the hip was made on clinical examination.