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“ Causes include septic arthritis, transient synovitis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. US •   Bulging of the anterior joint capsule •   ...

Causes include septic arthritis, transient synovitis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
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•  Bulging of the anterior joint capsule
•  >3 mm distance between the bony femoral neck and joint capsule
•  >2 mm difference from the contralateral side.

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•  Joint space widening—look for asymmetry.