title: Bone infection and the limping child in the accident & emergency department: a diagnosis to be considered.
abstract: The child who presents to the A&E department with a limp must be taken seriously. It is of paramount importance to include in the list of causes the possibility of infection. The diagnosis and treatment of subacute osteomyelitis in children is discussed to highlight the necessity for immediate referral and inpatient management.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Stockport Infirmary.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gavalas
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Potts
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Galasko
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents