Case Report on Pediatric Septic Arthritis of the Hip

Septic arthritis is a condition from the presence of microbial agents in a joint space. A 9 year old boy presented with pain in right hip joint which was tender on palpation, associated with fever (38.3°C). Blood tests showed elevated levels of C reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. No pathological findings were found in X-ray of the hip and ultrasound of right hip joint showed mild increase in joint space. Pus culture and sensitivity yielded plenty pus cells in pairs of chains and Methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus was isolated. Treatment with antibiotics was started and right hip arthrotomy and debridement was done followed with skin traction. Follow up was done and the boy had regained his full range of motion with no sign of complications.