the acute limping child Flashcards by Marysia Thomson | Brainscape

Q

differentials for the acute limping child

A

transient synovitis

osteomyelitis

septic arthritis

sarcoma

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Q

who usually gets SUFE?

A

obese boys

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Q

how do you treat SUFE?

A

percutaneous screw fixation

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Q

what is SUFE?

A

slipped upper femoral epiphyseal

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Q

septic arthritis presentation

A

limping

pseudo-paralysis

swollen, red joint

refusal to move joint

pain

temperature

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Q

osteomyelitis is rare in

A

adults

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Q

when is it transient synovitis?

A

a diagnosis of exclusion!!

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symptoms of transient synovitis

‘irritable hip’

A

limping, often tough to weight bear

slightly unwell

history of viral infection

no pyrexia

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how do you treat transient synotivitis?

A

watch and wait

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