Smith, Eve MD ORCID: 0000-0002-8371-7597 and Ramanan, Athimalaipet V
(2013)
Fifteen-minute consultation: A structured approach to the management of hypermobility in a child.
Archives of disease in childhood. Education and practice edition, 98 (6).
pp. 212-216.
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Abstract
<h4>Objective</h4>To present a structured approach for an outpatient consultation of a child with hypermobility.<h4>Method</h4>Review of the literature and a description of the approach commonly adopted in a paediatric out-patient setting.<h4>Conclusions</h4>A focused history and examination is the key to reaching an appropriate differential diagnosis and planning management for children with hypermobility.<h4>Case</h4>A 10-year-old child is referred to your general paediatric clinic with frequent 'cracking and clicking' of her joints and a history of intermittent aches and pains over the last 6 months.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Humans, Arthralgia, Joint Instability, Diagnosis, Differential, Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, Child, Physical Therapy Modalities |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
Date Deposited: | 28 Oct 2016 16:16 |
Last Modified: | 10 Mar 2024 16:14 |
DOI: | 10.1136/archdischild-2013-303882 |
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URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3004183 |