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Hip Pain: Septic Hip vs. Transient Synovitis

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While many of the same principles of musculoskeletal management apply equally to adult and pediatric populations, significant or even subtle differences may impact the diagnosis and treatment of children. Conceptual shifts are involved in the management of child abuse as well as physeal fractures. Additionally, specific injury conditions are explored. Pediatric bony injuries generally tend to tolerate more deformity due to their healing potential. However, certain minor deformities must be corrected to prevent adverse consequences in the growing child.

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Makhni, M.C., Makhni, E.C., Swart, E.F., Day, C.S. (2017). Hip Pain: Septic Hip vs. Transient Synovitis. In: Makhni, M., Makhni, E., Swart, E., Day, C. (eds) Orthopedic Emergencies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31524-9_103

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