Limping child Flashcards
1
Q
What is the onset of transient synovitis?
A
acute
2
Q
what usually accompanies transient synovitis?
A
viral infections
3
Q
sex and age in transient synovitis
A
males
2-12 years
4
Q
what are the features of septic arthritis?
A
unwell child
high fever
5
Q
what is the presentation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
A
painless limp
6
Q
when is DDH detected?
A
neonates
7
Q
sex more affected by DDH?
A
females
8
Q
common age range for perthes disease
A
4-8 years
9
Q
why does perthes disease occur
A
avascular necrosis of femoral head
10
Q
age of slipped upper femoral epiphysis
A
10-15 years
11
Q
what is slipped upper femoral epiphysis
A
Displacement of the femoral head epiphysis postero-inferiorly
