ArticleCureus2026
Septic Arthritis of the Hip in a Young Athlete: A Diagnostic Delay Caused by Cognitive Bias.
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Abstract
Septic arthritis requires urgent diagnosis and treatment; however, acute hip pain in young athletes may be misinterpreted as a sports-related musculoskeletal condition, resulting in delayed recognition. We report a 21-year-old male rugby player who presented with rapidly worsening left hip pain after a match and difficulty bearing weight. Laboratory tests showed elevated inflammatory markers. Plain radiographs were normal, while magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a hip joint effusion. Fluoroscopy-guided aspiration yielded approximately 11 mL of cloudy yellow synovial fluid, but antibiotic therapy was not initiated because a sports-related injury was initially suspected. His symptoms and inflammatory markers temporarily improved with rest and anti-inflammatory medication, supporting the initial noninfectious impression. He was discharged but returned that evening with recurrent severe pain and an inability to walk. Repeat evaluation showed worsening inflammation, and contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated persistent effusion with synovial enhancement. Synovial fluid culture subsequently grew methicillin-sensitive
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