Abstract: Objective To evaluate the CT features of tuberculosis in the hip joint. Methods The 41 cases who were diagnosed definitely as tuberculosis in the hip joint were analyzed the CT appearances,and compared the CT appearances in children with that in adults. Results The CT main features of tuberculosis in hip joint were as follow: bone destruction(90.3%),hip and lower limb’s muscles atrophy(87.7%),soft tissue swelling and abscess(75.6%),joint space widened or narrowed(73.1%),joint space effusion(63.5%) and juxta-articular osteoporosis(46.3%).Joint space effusion in children was more than that in adults. Conclusion CT examination had an important value in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in hip joint.

Key words: Tuberculosis,osteoarticular, Tuberculosis,hip joint, Tomography,X-ray computed