There is presence of effusion involving both hip joints. There is no erosion of visualized femural head - neck cortex on either side. No periarticular abscess / collection / bursitis.

Mar 23, 2023 · Some studies suggest an effusion of up to 7 mm can be present as part of normal variation 3.

Nov 25, 2023 · Hip joint effusions are easiest identified on US, CT and MRI. They are difficult to identify on plain radiographs with only one reliable sign described 5 : asymmetrical widening >1 mm in teardrop distance (between the lateral aspect of the pelvic teardrop and most medial aspect of the femoral head)

Mar 29, 2023 · Ultrasound is useful for demonstrating a joint effusion which is often seen in the anterior recess. Herniation of the synovial membrane through a joint capsular defect (pseudodiverticulum) between the iliopsoas muscle and the anterior border of the joint capsule may be seen in a very small proportion of patients (~2%) 1 .

A child with severe hip pain, elevated CRP, and hip joint effusion is highly suspicious of septic arthritis. At surgery, it was demonstrated pus in the left hip joint. At blood and hip joint effusion cultures, Staphylococcus aureus was isolated.

Dec 4, 2024 · Ultrasound. useful in superficial joints and in children. shows joint effusion. echogenic debris may be present. color Doppler may show increased perisynovial vascularity can be used to guide joint aspiration. CT. CT features of septic arthritis are similar to those spotted on radiographs a fat-fluid level can be a specific sign in the absence ...

Any hip joint effusion in a child should be immediately aspirated by Ultrasound guidance to avoid joint destruction. Septic arthritis of the hip joint represents significant cause of disability especially in developing countries.

Aug 15, 2024 · Synovial hyperplasia can be visualized and assessed with ultrasound and MRI 1,5-9. Ultrasound Synovial hyperplasia is pictured as hypoechoic synovial thickening often but not always associated with increased vascularity on power Doppler 5-7 .

Jul 3, 2023 · Synovitis can be well-visualized and assessed with ultrasound and MRI. Broad general features include synovial thickening (can take many forms), synovial enhancement and increased vascularity (e.g. on color Doppler ultrasound).

Radiographic and ultrasound findings of left hip synovial chondromatosis without degenerative hip changes. Radiographic findings of multiple bone islands which are one of the leave alone lesions. MRI was done later showing similar findings (no copyright, not uploaded).