Septic arthritis + Osteomyelitis - Presx, DDx Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical presentation;
- Acute/subacute ?arthritis, with a ?, ? and ? joint.
The joint is held in the ‘? ?’ position (e.g. knee flexed) .
The ? or ? joints are most commonly affected.
A
mono hot swollen red hip knee
2
Q
On examination; o ? and systemic symptoms. o Demonstratable ?. 0 Loss of ? of the joint. o ? pain with even ?movement.
A
fever effusion movement extreme passive
3
Q
Differential diagnosis includes ? arthritis, ?, ? arthritis, overlying ? or a monoarticular presentation of ?/???/? arthritis.
A
crystal osteomyelitis reactive cellulitis RA con tis dis seroneg
4
Q
Acute osteomyelitis presents usually in a ? with ? pain, often ? and worse in/at ?.
There is ? and general malaise, with local ?, ?, ?
and ? being late signs.
A
child continuous throbbing night fever oedema warmth swelling erythema
