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Emerg Med J 2001;18:212-213 doi:10.1136/emj.18.3.212
  • Best evidence topic report

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and septic arthritis in children

  1. Russell Boyd,
  2. Bruce Martin
  1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M139WL, UK
  1. Correspondence to: Kevin Mackway-Jones, Consultant (kevin.mackway-jones{at}man.ac.uk)

    Report by Russell Boyd, Consultant Search checked by Bruce Martin, Specialist Registrar

    Clinical scenario

    A 3 year old child presents to the emergency department with a short history of limp, temperature and difficulty in weight bearing on the left leg. The pain is principally located at the hip joint and you fear this …

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