Fig. 14From: Childhood osteomyelitis: imaging characteristicsa A 6-week-old boy with fever. X-ray shows extensive cortical destruction of the proximal metaphysis with surrounding soft tissue calcifications and periostal reaction. This was proven to be septic osteoarthritis. b At age 7 years X-ray shows (acquired) deformity of the caput femoris, with luxationBack to article page