When evaluating a child with a potential septic hip, prompt diagnosis is important to prevent potential complications such as chondrolysis and avascular necrosis. The diagnosis often requires emergent aspiration of fluid from the hip by a skilled practitioner, traditionally a pediatric radiologist. However, the workforce of pediatric radiologists is dwindling, with retiring physicians being difficult to replace, leading to an overstretched workforce, many of whom may lack interventional skills. Lack of workforce may lead to the restructuring of medical tasks, including hip aspirations. The purpose of this study was to gauge the current participation rate of pediatric radiologists versus other specialties in performing emergency hip aspirations. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2025 Annual Meeting , 2025

Authors: Zucker Evan, Shailam Randheer, Gee Michael, Victoria Teresa

Keywords: Workload, Hip, Emergencies