Question 1

what causes a septic hip?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Usuallythis infection occurs by being spread from a blood infection, .

Question 2

septic hip diagnosis, management?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration culture: To diagnose septic arthritis you need to be able to identify bacteria in the joint; in the early stages lavage of the joint and antibiotics can help; in the more advanced cases would need surgery. In children injury to the growth plate is something that is worrisome.

Question 3

are the symptoms of septic hip bad?

Accepted Answer

YES: Symptoms include fever and pain. In fact, the pain typically is extremely severe, in fact, so sever that any motion of the hip is painful. A septic hip hip must be treated rapidly to try and decrease the probability of long term complications.

Question 4

would like to know symptoms of a septic hip?

Accepted Answer

Pain,fever,sed rate: Pain in the hip, fever, and an elevated sedimentation rate are the most common findings in a septic hip.  If these are present a ct scan is usually done and if fluid is present in the joint it is aspirated for diagnosis.

Question 5

do people with septic hip have a lot of pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is an emergency--need culture, antibiotics, non weight bearing, etc.

Question 6

what is the treatment for a septic hip?

Accepted Answer

Infection cure: Culture, appropriate antibiotics drainage by needle, arthroscopy or open surgery.

Question 7

what are the  symptoms of  septic hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Swelling pain: There is more than one bursitis site around the hip. The most common birsa is  the trochanteric  bursa. This is on the side of the pelvis. There can be pain, swelling, redness, warmth in the area.

Question 8

i would like to know symptoms of a septic hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Septic hip bursitis: Marked pain redness, swelling, and warmth over the outer aspect of the hip. Can be accompanied by fever. Get medical help right away.

Question 9

what's the best treatment to get rid of septic hip?

Accepted Answer

Surgery and Meds: This usually requires the hip be drained surgically and the IV antibiotics.

Question 10

would septic hip arthritis when i was a baby create any problems for me in the future?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: If the septic arthritis was appropriately treated the chances of long term problems are low. If you are experiencing any hip pain, x-rays and an evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon should be able to address your concerns more completely.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Septic hip signs

A member asked:

What causes a septic hip?

A member asked:

Septic hip diagnosis, management?

A member asked:

Are the symptoms of septic hip bad?

A member asked:

Would like to know symptoms of a septic hip?

A member asked:

Do people with septic hip have a lot of pain?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for a septic hip?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of septic hip bursitis?

A member asked:

I would like to know symptoms of a septic hip bursitis?

A member asked:

What's the best treatment to get rid of septic hip?

A member asked:

Would septic hip arthritis when i was a baby create any problems for me in the future?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?