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World J Orthop. Mar 18, 2026; 17(3): 113746
Published online Mar 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i3.113746
Table 2 Investigations to make preoperative diagnosis of tubercular arthritis of the hip
Preoperative diagnostic work-up
Thorough clinical history and examination
Radiological examination
Radiographs of the pelvis with both hips, AP view as well as lateral; view of the involved hip; chest X-rays, PA view
MRI pelvis
Complete blood count, ESR, CRP
USG guided hip aspiration-aspirate sent for CBNAAT, Gram staining, culture, and sensitivity for tubercle bacilli in selected cases


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