Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
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J Clin Orthop Trauma · Aug 2017
Case ReportsA case of rapidly destructive osteoarthritis of the hip with onset of less than six weeks.
Rapidly destructive osteoarthritis is characterized by a severe destruction of the hip joint developing over short periods of time. However, to date, there is no agreement on the biological process that triggers this condition. The aim of this report is to present a case of rapidly destructive osteoarthritis. ⋯ Rapidly destructive osteoarthritis of the hip is a complex entity that might be more frequent than previously described and which clinical course could vary between few weeks and several months. In order to make an accurate diagnosis, other causes of massive destruction of the joint should be excluded.