Hip joint infection is a serious condition that needs immediate medical intervention. It happens when germs get into the bone or joint and reproduce. Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infections.
Causes:
Hip infection may occur due to infected or septic arthritis, septic joint, infection after hip surgery or after hip replacement, bursal infection, soft tissue infection or cellulitis.
Symptoms:
Symptoms of hip infection generally include the following:
- Fever with chills
- Fatigue
- Generalized weakness
- Inability to move the hip
- Severe pain in the joint, especially with movement
- Swelling
- Joint is red and warm to touch
Authored by Dr Bharani Kumar Dayanandam, MBBS, Orthopaedic Surgeon