Arthroscopy for acute hip infection in children
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a tiny camera (arthroscopy) to clean out a hip infection works well in children. It may help clear the infection faster and with less pain.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 10 months and 14 years old.
- The infection must be in one or both hip joints and started suddenly (acute septic arthritis).
- Your child should not have any other hip condition that was treated or is being treated.
- You and your child must be willing to take part in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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