1st April 2022

You are reviewing a 50-year-old male patient, Mr Singh, who has come in with an exquisitely painful hip

You are reviewing a 50-year-old male patient, Mr Singh, who has come in with an exquisitely painful hip joint. You wish to confirm the diagnosis so that you can offer the most targeted therapy possible for what you believe to be septic arthritis. What method of investigation is appropriate to confirm a diagnosis of septic arthritis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.