Limping Child Flashcards
1
Q
Acute onset
Usually accompanies viral infections, but the child is well or has a mild fever
More common in boys, aged 2-12 years
And a limp.
A
Transient Synovitis
2
Q
Unwell child, high fever and a limp.
A
Septic arthritis/osteomyelitis
3
Q
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
A
Limp may be painless.
4
Q
Usually detected in neonates
6 times more common in girls
Can have a asymetrical hip creases
A
DDH
5
Q
More common at 4-8 years
Due to avascular necrosis of the femoral head
A
Perthes disease
6
Q
10-15 years -
Displacement of the femoral head epiphysis postero-inferiorly
Child may be overweight
A
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
