Osteopenia – loss of bone mass (used more of a descriptive ...

If the osteomyelitis has been present for 5 to 7 days, radiography may reveal a bony lytic lesion. If the diagnosis of septic hip is confirmed with arthrocentesis (joint fluid shows elevated white blood cell count, usually >50.0x103/mcL [50.0x109/L], as well as a low glucose concentration [usually about 30% of the serum value] and a positive ... ................
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