Rapidly destructive coxarthrosis accompanied by fluctuating C‐reactive protein level

Abstract

Abstract Rapidly destructive coxarthrosis is a rare entity of unknown etiology that is characterized by rapid hip joint destruction. Blood tests are thought to be non‐specific. However, we herein show a patient with rapidly destructive coxarthrosis, which was accompanied by fluctuating C‐reactive protein level.

Keywords

• C‐reactive protein
• radiography
• rapidly destructive coxarthrosis