Delayed diagnosis and sequela of infantile septic hip dislocation as a complication of chicken pox: a case report
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Case Report
P: 291-293
December 2008

Delayed diagnosis and sequela of infantile septic hip dislocation as a complication of chicken pox: a case report

Gulhane Med J 2008;50(4):291-293
1. Department of Orthopedics, Haydarpaşa Education Hospital, Gulhane Military Medical Faculty
2. Department of Pediatrics, Haydarpaşa Education Hospital, Gulhane Military Medical Faculty
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Received Date: 21.11.2007
Accepted Date: 28.02.2008
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ABSTRACT

Soft tissue infection and subsequent septic arthritis of the hip developing after chicken pox in a 8-month-old male infant are presented in this case report. The diagnosis of septic hip infection was diagnosed lately after the findings of infection resolved and it caused dislocation of the hip. Functional outcome was satisfactory in the patient with the sequela of Choi type IIA in the follow-up after one year of surgical intervention.

Keywords:
Chicken pox, dislocation, hip, septic arthritis