Open AccessGroup A Streptococcal Septic Hip Arthritis in a Child With Spastic Triplegic Cerebral Palsy
Author(s) -
Supriya Singh,
Jacob Davidson,
Timothy Carey,
Michelle Barton Forbes,
Megan Cashin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00228
Subject(s) - medicine , cerebral palsy , septic arthritis , irritability , spastic cerebral palsy , spastic , pediatrics , physical therapy , arthritis , menopause
Reports of septic hip arthritis in children with cerebral palsy are exceedingly rare. This case report describes a 10-year-old boy with spastic triplegic cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Functional Classification System), who presented with fever and irritability. This case highlights the difficulties in diagnosing septic joint arthritis in patients with cerebral palsy who are nonverbal and have limited mobility. A high index of suspicion is necessary in this population when presented with fever and new limitations in mobility.