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Introduction Septic arthritis is an acute infection of the joint that occurs most commonly in young children. The infection is mainly monoarticular, and is frequently localized in the knee and hip joints, while it is less frequent in the
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Septic arthritis and acute haematogenous osteomyelitis are frequently encountered among otherwise healthy children and adolescents. Misdiagnosis may increase the likelihood of bone and joint complications. The slightest delay in appropriate
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be dealt with in a separate section). Off-label use of instruments, and particularly implants, has been practiced for years. The original indications for THA as well as TKA were mainly aimed at the elderly and the infirm with crippling arthritis but