Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in Children
Limping children are often seen. There are many considerations for the cause. Here is another to consider - Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in Children.
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Kohler’s Disease: Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular Bone
The “limping child” is commonly encountered in the ED, and while we may consider the common entities like Osgood Schlatter’s Disease, the potential issues that lead to a child limping are vast. Certainly we concern ourselves with weighing Toxic Synovitis…
Legg Calve Perthes Disease
The limping child often grabs our attention and makes us ponder many conditions, like Toddler’s Fracture, Septic Arthritis, SCFE, Osteomyelitis, and Growing Pains. One additional condition that shouldn’t be overlooked is one with an interesting name: Legg Calve Perthes Disease.…
Septic Arthritis
We have discussed several entities that may lead to a child limping. We have covered osteomyelitis, plantar punctures, and toddler’s fractures. We have also touched upon Osgood Schlatter’s Disease, SCFE, osteosarcoma and even Growing Pains. Now let us review a…
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
We all studied a lot for boards (some of us more recently than others) and one topic that is routinely covered in both the Pediatric and the Emergency Medicine realms is SCFE. So, it would stand to reason that we…