Anterior hip pain is symptomatic of septic hip arthritis, a painful infection in the hip joint. Microorganisms traveling in the bloodstream, a puncture, or injury can introduce bacterial, viral, or fungal elements into the joint. The most common cause of septic arthritis is staph bacteria. In addition to hip pain, septic arthritis often causes fever and swollen, tender joints. Risk factors for septic hip arthritis include advanced age, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, recent joint surgery, hip osteoarthritis, and hip or knee prostheses.

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