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Four patients with septic arthritis of the hip and one with suspected septic arthritis were treated with arthroscopic irrigation, debridement, and drainage. Follow-up averaged 20.4 months. Arthroscopic treatment of septic arthritis of the hip is as effective as open arthrotomy, yet with much lower morbidity.
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