A Neonatal Hip Septic Arthritis Caused by Klebsiella pneumonia at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Neonatal Unit, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia.
Bezaye NigussieAberash EifaBereketab TagesseWorku Ketema BededaPublished in: International medical case reports journal (2021)
Hip septic arthritis is an orthopedic emergency, especially in neonates. It should be considered in newborns presenting with pseudoparalysis as the presentation is non-specific. Considering a less common microorganism with culture and sensitivity is very important, especially if the response to treatment is delayed. We endorse proper workup and timely intervention as hip arthritis has a poor prognosis when the management is delayed.