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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Vitamin C Deficiency and Scurvy in Children
We are always on the lookout for the big, bad, and ugly causes of our patients’ complaints in the Emergency Department. Someone has epistaxis and we think about bleeding disorders. If a patient is limping, we know it may be…
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…
Toddler’s Fracture
The limping toddler offers the opportunity for us to contemplate a wide differential that includes some significant pathologic processes. Does this child have avascular necrosis of the femoral head? Is there slipped capital femoral epiphysis? Is there evidence of rheumatologic…