The limping child Flashcards
1
Q
How does septic arthritis/osteomyelitis tend to present in a kid?
A
Sore, swollen joint, hot, unwell child and high fever
2
Q
How is juvenile idiopathic arthritis often presented?
A
painless limp
3
Q
When is development dysplasia of the hip usually detected and who is it most commonly found in?
A
Neonates and 6x more common in girls
4
Q
What is Perthes disease and what is the common age range it occurs?
A
It is due to avascular necrosis of the femoral head and it is more common at 4-8 years of age
5
Q
Which way does a slipped upper femoral epiphysis normally displace and which age group is it most commonly seen in?
A
Posteriorly and 10-15 years
