Joint Trust Guidelines for the Limping Child with No History of Trauma
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1 A Clinical Guideline For Use in: Children s Assessment Unit By: Medical and Nursing staff Children (0-16) presenting with a limp or acute For: lower limb pain but with no history of trauma Division responsible for document: Women / Children Limping, child, irritable, hip, septic, arthritis, Key words: osteomyelitis, limp Dr.Kate Armon,Paediatric Consultant Name and job title of document Dr.Dipali Shah, Paediatric Registrar author s: Dr Bina Mukhtyar, Paediatric Consultant Name and job title of document Dr David Booth, Chief of Women s and author s Line Manager: Children s Services Miss Rachael Hutchinson, Mr Anish Sanghrajka Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultants Dr. P. Ambadkar, Children & Young People s Supported by: Services, (JPUH) Accepted by James Paget University Hospital on 17/07/2014 under the Tri-Hospital Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel (THCGAP) Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel (CGAP) If approved by committee or Governance Assessed and approved by the: Lead Chair s Action; tick here Reported to CGAP March 2016 Date of approval: 11/03/2016 Ratified by or reported as approved to (if applicable): To be reviewed before: This document remains current after this 11/03/2019 date but will be under review To be reviewed by: Dr. Armon Reference and / or Trust Docs ID No: JCG0034 Id 1235 Version No: 2 Description of changes: Compliance links: (is there any NICE related to guidance) If Yes - does the strategy/policy deviate from the recommendations of NICE? If so why? Clinical Standards Group and Effectiveness Sub-Board (for revised versions) No N/A This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes. The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document. Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 1 of 10
2 1) Quick reference History to include: Previous viral symptoms? Antibiotic use? Fever? Generally unwell / off food? Duration of limp B Child with pain and limp. No history of trauma. Admit to CAU Assess pain and give analgesia (Ibuprofen 10mg/Kg) Letters in bold refer to later sections of the text Examination to include: General health? Temperature? Gait, weight bearing? Palpate and move all bones and joints, localise problem. Severity of pain? C Neurology- presence of DTR If septic arthritis/osteomyelitis considered highly likely, contact paediatric orthopaedics urgently (contacts below), proceed through algorithm Is there likely hip pathology? Yes No Consider, investigate and treat for other diagnoses as table A <2 years D Age? > 9 years F Investigate: X-ray affected bones / joints FBC, ESR, CRP, Blood culture (cannula) Suspected: Fracture? Osteomyelitis? Septic arthritis? Refer Paed Ortho (contacts below) 2-9 years No Yes Limping > 1 week? Is s/he unwell? E Yes No Unwell (any of below): Febrile No history viral infection Non-weight bearing Pain and tenderness significant AP and frog leg lateral hip XR. If Perthes or SUFE, contact Paed Ortho (contacts below) If normal X-Ray return to flow chart Well (all of below) Afebrile History viral infection Mild limp Minimal restriction of movements Pain mild Working diagnosis of transient synovitis of the hip Consider observation / admission +/- orthopaedic referral Or discharge with open access one week Any of: WCC>12 ESR>20 CRP>40 Fever>38.5 No Investigate: FBC,ESR, CRP, BC Yes Are bloods abnormal? Discharge: Analgesia (Ibuprofen 10mg/Kg/dose tds, Paracetamol 15mg/Kg/dose PRN) Bed rest few days only Information Return if symptoms persist 1 week or symptoms significantly worse in interim If return - XR and bloods Admit: Discuss with paediatric SpR / Consultant. Refer to Paed Ortho Consider USS and aspiration. Consider GA / Sedation / analgesia for procedure. Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 2 of 10
3 2) Objective of Guideline To promote thorough assessment and rational management of children with acute lower limb pain, limp or non-weight bearing, without a history of injury or trauma. 3) Rationale for the recommendations A pre-guideline survey found that both paediatricians and orthopaedic surgeons were managing children presenting with a limp and a possible diagnosis of irritable hip or septic arthritis. The management varied in investigations undertaken, admission and follow-up arrangements. This guideline was developed following a review of the literature and agreement between specialties to rationalise the management of such children. 4) Broad recommendations Any child (0-16) with lower limb pain, a limp or non-weight bearing and no history of trauma should be referred to the paediatric team on call (Dect phone 6580 or bleep 0009). The child should be seen on the Children s Assessment Unit. A. Major differential diagnoses of a child with a limp. Condition Septic arthritis (hip or other joint) Osteomyelitis Transient synovitis of the hip (Irritable hip) Fracture nonaccidental injury or unrecognised trauma Inflammatory arthritis (reactive, JIA, lyme disease, HSP) Late presentation of Developmental Dysplasia Perthes disease Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) Neoplasia (leukaemia, Typical features Any age. Most common <2yrs. Very painful (pseudoparalysis). Often non-weight bearing. Fever and unwell, decreased ROM of affected joint. See Kocher criteria (section D). CRP > 20 is likely to be associated with septic arthritis. Any age, similar features to septic arthritis BUT often more indolent presentation. Partial treatment with antibiotics common. Look for bone tenderness. In under 2 s often coexists with septic arthritis 3-9 years. Post viral. Pain and limp, decreased ROM of hip but not as painful as septic arthritis Take history carefully. Be alert to late presentations, inconsistencies. Toddler fracture often minor fall resulting in undisplaced tibial fracture. Be aware of fractured fibula Joint swelling and heat (not detectable in hip). Decreased ROM but not as painful as septic arthritis. Longer history. Limping and pain and stiffness worse in morning/ after period of rest Delayed walking, always walked with limp. Asymmetrical skin creases, shortened leg, limitation of abduction in flexion 4-10 years, boys>girls. Limp with groin, thigh or knee pain. Decreased ROM with internal rotation of hip often reduced first 8-15yrs boys>girls. Longer history limp, sudden minor trauma often worsens pain and leads to presentation, knee pain common, decreased ROM hip Night pain. General malaise. Weight loss, hepato-spleno Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 3 of 10
4 osteosarcoma etc.) megally, pallor, bruising Assessment Initial assessment and documentation: Pain - assess on pain scales according to age. Give appropriate analgesia Temperature, pulse, respirations. Weight (height if able to stand) Medical assessment: B. Key points of history Pain site, severity, radiation, duration, exacerbating and relieving factors. Limp similar detail A history of preceding viral symptoms is often found in irritable hip. Preceding streptococcal sore throat / diarrhoeal illness in reactive arthritis Fever height, duration, frequency Recent antibiotic use may mask or partially treat a septic arthritis / osteomyelitis Is the child considered to be generally well or unwell? Is s/he eating and drinking normally Duration of symptoms between 1 and 5 days associated with increased risk of infection C. Examination key points Is the child generally well or unwell? What is the gait and are they able to weight bear? Observe, palpate and move all bones and joints (look for heat, erythema, swelling, pain, restriction) Severity of pain? Fever 38.5 C is likely to be associated with increased risk of infection Conduct a detailed neurology examination, including eliciting deep tendon reflexes (DTR). Remember, a child who is not weight bearing and has abnormal neurological findings like absent reflexes may have an underlying neurological cause to their limp Follow algorithm for management. If Septic arthritis or osteomyelitis are suspected: 1. Inform paediatric orthopaedic team as soon as possible: In working hours: Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 4 of 10
5 Mrs Hutchinson - middle grade 0339, secretary 2596 (SHO 0345) or mobile via switchboard Mr Sanghrajka middle grade 0327, sec 2710 (SHO 0349) or mobile via switch board (bleep 0997, 0996) Nurse specialist, Jan Wilkins 3266 (bleep 0298) Out of hours: Bleep on call orthopaedic middle grade 0996 (SHO 0997) 2. Please try to obtain synovial fluid or tissue biopsy before commencing antibiotics to increase chance of culturing organism, and determining sensitivities. D. All children < 2 years This age group are difficult to assess. Sudden onset of non- weight bearing or limp is highly unlikely to be irritable hip and may include all the differential diagnoses (except Perthes or SUFE). Careful and full examination is imperative if clues concerning non-accidental injury, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis at any site or inflammatory arthritis are to be detected. Fully expose, palpate and move all bones / joints. Ensure full general examination is done including ENT and urine dip if febrile. Consider haemarthroses in child with excessive bruising. Developmental dysplasia of hip may present late with limp in first walking toddler. X-Ray affected bones / joints (or whole of lower limb if very difficult to localise problem). If a fracture is present consider mechanism and any child protection issues. Refer to orthopaedics for fracture management (bleep orthopaedic SpR on call). If no fracture, consider differential diagnosis and request blood tests accordingly (FBC, ESR, CRP, Blood culture as a minimum). Request ASO titre, anti-dnase B and viral serology if reactive arthritis likely. ANA, autoantibody screen, immunoglobulins and rheumatoid factor are indicated if arthritis is likely but are not required urgently, or at first presentation. Differentiating between septic arthritis of the hip and irritable hip: Kocher Criteria (see ref. kocher 1999) In a retrospective case series, the following features or criteria were found to be independently associated with septic arthritis: non-weight-bearing on affect side ESR greater than 40 mm/hr Fever 38.5 C WBC >12,000 The more criteria were met, the risk of septic arthritis increased: One of four criteria = 3% Two of four = 40% Three of four = 93% Four of four = 99% Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 5 of 10
6 In addition, CRP>20 has been shown to be associated with increased infection risk. E. Children 3-9 years This is the commonest age group for irritable hip. The key is not to miss children with a septic hip joint since severe destruction of the joint can occur within 24 hours if not treated. If they are non-weight bearing despite analgesia and you suspect infection, inform the paediatric orthopaedic team early. If any doubt, investigate with blood tests (FBC, CRP, ESR and BC as minimum) and consider USS and aspiration / observation / admission / paediatric orthopaedic opinion. If Perthes is seen on X-ray refer to paediatric orthopaedic team.. F. All children > 9 years Request AP and frog leg lateral hip X-ray to look for SUFE or Perthes refer urgently to paediatric orthopaedic team if abnormal. Decide on further investigation dependent on whether you think the child is well or unwell (follow algorithm). G. Admission guidance Any child who is not able to weight bear after appropriate analgesia should be admitted. If a child is generally unwell (fever and/or significant pain and tenderness) they need investigation and likely admission for a period of observation. A paediatric orthopaedic opinion should be sought for any admitted child. Parents should be given open access to phone the children s assessment unit and return to hospital in the next 2 weeks with the same problem. The parent information sheet at the end of this guideline should be given to them, with instruction to return if:- The child is not better after 7 days of rest The child develops a high temperature or is generally not well in himself or herself The child is in more pain or is not able to put weight on their leg to walk If they have any concerns they should phone H. Joint ultrasound scans Ideally this should be done by a paediatric or musculoskeletal radiologist although establishing the presence or absence of a significant effusion should be within the compass of most radiologists. If an effusion is seen a radiological aspiration may be indicated. This should only be attempted if the radiologist is experienced in performing this procedure. It should be done with appropriate analgesia for the age of the child. In most cases, a successful aspiration can be achieved without undue trauma to the child using topical local anaesthetic alone, supplemented occasionally by injected local anaesthetic. It is key that a thorough discussion with the parents involving the child when appropriate takes place with consent obtained. In Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 6 of 10
7 some cases oral or intranasal sedation may be helpful, and/or the use of entonox. There is a minority of children in who it will be impossible to perform an aspiration without a general anaesthetic. 5) Clinical Audit Standards derived from guideline Initial point of contact should be paediatric on call team Appropriate investigation according to age Any aspirations should be performed by paediatric or musculoskeletal radiologists and consent taken first Appropriate referral to orthopaedics Irritable hips given analgesia and advise sheet Monitoring of: Length of time in CAU, any delay in diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis / osteomyelitis 6) Summary of development and consultation process undertaken before registration and dissemination The authors listed above have developed the guideline and circulated for comment from paediatricians, orthopaedic surgeons, paediatric/msk radiologists, nursing staff on CAU, A&E consultants, junior medical staff. Changes were made following these discussions. This guideline applies once referral has been made to paediatrics and NOT to children presenting in A&E. 7) Distribution list/ dissemination method CAU, A&E, Intranet Abbreviations ANA anti-nuclear antibody AP Antero-posterior BC - Blood culture CAU Children s Assessment Unit CRP C-reactive protein DDH Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (previously known as congenital dysplasia of hip) ENT Ear, nose and throat ESR Erythrocyte sedimentation rate FBC Full blood count GA- general anaesthetic HSP- Henoch Schönlein purpura JIA Juvenile idiopathic arthritis MSK - musculoskeletal ROM range of movement SHO senior house officer SpR- specialist registrar SUFE slipped upper femoral epiphysis USS ultra-sound scan WCC white cell count XR X-Ray Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 7 of 10
8 References/ source documents Kinnaird TP, Beach RC. Fractured fibula can mimic irritable hip. Arch Dis Child 2003;88:167 Tuten HR, Gabos PG, Kumar SJ, Harter GD. The limping child: a manifestation of acute leukaemia. J Pediatr Orthop 1998;18:625-9 Kocher MS, Zurakowski D, Kasser JR. Differentiating between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in children: an evidence-based clinical prediction algorithm. J Bone & Joint Surg-Am 1999;81: Luhmann SJ, Jones A, Schootman M, Gordon JE, Schoenecker PL, Luhmann JD. Differentiation between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in children with clinical prediction algorithms. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2004;86: Fischer SU, Beattie TF. The limping child: epidemiology, assessment and outcome. J Bone Joint Surg Br 1999;81: Kermond S, Fink M, Graham K, Carlin JB, Barnett P. A randomised clinical trial: should the child with transient synovitis of the hip be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs? Ann Emerg Med 2002;40:294-9 Beach RC. Minimally invasive approach to management of irritable hip in children. The Lancet 2000;355: Jung ST, Rowe SM et al. Significance of laboratory and radiologic findings for differentiating between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip. J Pediatr Orthop 2003;23: JaiKumar,Manoj Ramachandran, David Little,Michalis Zenios Pelvic Osteomylitis in children, Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics B 2010, 19: R.A.Delaney, B Leneham, L O Sullivan, A.J.McGuinness, J.T.Street, Ir.Med.Sc :(2007)176: Markus Pa a kko nen, Markku J. T. Kallio, Pentti E. Kallio, Heikki Peltola, Clin Orthop Relat Res (2010) 468: M Paakkonen, H Peltola, Management of a child with suspected acute septic arthritis, arch Dis Child 2012: 97: Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 8 of 10
9 Appendix 1 Parent information sheet Transient synovitis of the hip (irritable hip) What is irritable hip? All the freely movable joints of the body have a lubricating lining called the synovial membrane. Irritable hip occurs when the membrane becomes inflamed for a short period of time (otherwise known as transient synovitis ). The inflammation causes pain. The synovial membrane produces more than it s usual thin film of lubricating fluid when it is inflamed and this can result in more pain in the joint. Irritable hip occurs in children (usually aged between 3 and 10 years) and is more common in boys than girls. What causes irritable hip? Unfortunately no one knows the cause. It may be due to a virus, or perhaps a reaction to an infection somewhere else in the body. What problems can it cause? The inflammation in the joint sometimes happens after a flu-like illness. A child will complain of pain in one hip on walking. The pain can be felt in the groin, thigh or even the knee on that side. You may notice that your child is walking unevenly or limping. How is the diagnosis made? The diagnosis is usually made from the history and description of the problem and from the examination and observation of your child. It may be that X-rays and / or blood tests are taken, but this is not always necessary. Your doctor will want to rule out other, more serious problems that can look similar to irritable hip. One of the most important of these is a bacterial infection in the hip, which needs to be diagnosed and treated relatively quickly to prevent any damage occurring to the hip joint. How should it be treated? Children with irritable hip may find walking and standing painful. They should be allowed to rest so that pain is avoided. It may help to lie on their back and find the most comfortable position for their leg. An anti-inflammatory medicine, such as ibuprofen may be recommended to ease the swelling of the synovial membrane. Simple pain killers such as paracetamol may also help. Your child should not take part in sporting activity (apart from gentle swimming) for a couple of weeks after the illness. What should alert me to come back to hospital? You have been given open access to phone the children s assessment unit and return to hospital in the next 2 weeks with the same problem. You should return if: Your child is not better after 7 days of rest. Your child develops a high temperature or is generally not well in himself or herself. Your child is in more pain or is not able to put weight on their leg to walk. If you have any concerns, don t hesitate to phone the Children s Available via Trust Docs Version: 2 Trust Docs ID: JCG0034 Id 1235 Page 9 of 10
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