A case report of a septic hip secondary to a psoas abscess

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Psoas abscess was first described by Mynter in 1881. Though rare, its prevalence is increasing with advances in radiology and an increasing ability to accurately diagnose the condition. The symptoms of a psoas abscess can be insidious and nonspecific, and patient...

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Main Authors: Janipireddy Satish B, Lloyd Mary-Anne, Dala-Ali Benan M, Atkinson Henry D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/70