MedBugs: SAQ #450

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Case: Child with a limp

Your next patient is a paediatric patient who has been limping and complaining of a sore leg for the last 2 days.

1. List (4) typical RED FLAG features when assessing a child with a limp. Please include at least (1) feature on history and (1) feature on examination. (4 marks) 4 marks

You decide to do an X-ray as part of your investigation of this patient.

2. List (3) SPECIFIC findings you would look for on the X-ray. (3 marks) 3 marks

3. List (2) features to look for on ultrasound that would raise suspicion of septic arthritis. (2 marks) 2 marks

4. List (3) of Kocher’s Criteria that increases the likelihood of septic arthritis. (3 marks) 3 marks

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Case: Child with a limp

1. List (4) typical RED FLAG features when assessing a child with a limp. Please include at least (1) feature on history and (1) feature on examination. (4 marks) 4 marks

2. List (3) SPECIFIC findings you would look for on the X-ray. (3 marks) 3 marks

3. List (2) features to look for on ultrasound that would raise suspicion of septic arthritis. (2 marks) 2 marks

4. List (3) of Kocher’s Criteria that increases the likelihood of septic arthritis. (3 marks) 3 marks

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