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Functionality Against Odds: Lower Extremity Functional Scale and Children Health Assessment Questionnaire in Children with Bilateral Septic Sequelae of Hip

Volume 9 | Issue 1 | January-April 2023 | Page: 21-25 | Abdus Sami, Anil Agarwal, Lokesh Sharma., Yogesh Patel, Varun Garg 

DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i01.151

Authors: Abdus Sami [1]  MS Orth., Anil Agarwal [1] MS Orth., Lokesh Sharma [1] MS Orth., Yogesh Patel [1] MS Orth., Varun Garg [1] MS Orth.

[1] Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.

Address of Correspondence

Dr. Anil Agarwal,
Specialist, Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.
E-mail: anilrachna@gmail.com

Abstract

Purpose: We assessed the functional and radiological outcomes of children with sequelae of bilateral septic hips. Additionally, we attempted to determine the impact of radiological unstable hips on clinical functionality of the child.
Material and methods: The retrospective case series included 9 children minimum 2 years post infection. The functional outcomes were assessed using Lower Extremity Function Score (LEFS) and Children Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ). Follow up hip radiographs were classified according to the Choi’s classification. We labelled the patient as having instability if either hip had a Choi type >3A.
Results: The mean age at final follow-up was 7.6 years. Five patients had multiple joints affection. The mean LEFS score was 62.7 and CHAQ-DI 0.2. The mean LEFS values for radiological stable hips (n= 5 patients) was 66 ± 19.4 and 58.5 ± 15.3 for unstable hips (p=0.5487) while corresponding CHAQ-DI scores were 0.12 ± 0.13 and 0.27 ± 0.12 respectively (p=0.1098) indicating poor relatability between functional capabilities of the child and the radiological appearances of the hips. A strong negative correlation however existed between LEFS/ CHAQ-DI values (R= -0.897; p=0.001).
Conclusions: Septic hip sequelae in children leads to various degrees of functional limitations and patients with multiple joint involvement have worse outcomes. The hip radiological findings do not relate with the overall functional status of the child.
Keywords: Functional outcome, Disability, Hip, Sepsis, Child

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How to Cite this Article: Sami A, Agarwal A, Sharma L, Patel Y, Garg V | Functionality Against Odds: Lower Extremity Functional Scale and Children Health Assessment Questionnaire in Children with Bilateral Septic Sequelae of Hip | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics| January-April 2023; 9(1): 21-25 | https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i01.151

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Bilateral Septic Hip Epiphyseal Detachment in Children: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Volume 7 | Issue 2 | May-August 2021 | Page: 20-23 | Ferdinand Nyankoue Mebouinz, Serge Etoundi Bekoé, Rose Bengono, Bertine Manuela Ndjeunga, Cathy Bebey Engome, Fabrice Arroye Betou

Authors: Ferdinand Nyankoue Mebouinz [1], Serge Etoundi Bekoé [1], Rose Bengono [1], Bertine Manuela Ndjeunga [2], Cathy Bebey Engome [3], Fabrice Arroye Betou [4]

[1] Department of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal.
[2] Obstetrics Gynecology Clinic, Aristide Le Dantec Hospital, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal.
[3] Albert Royer Children’s Hospital University teaching Hospital of Fann, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar,Senegal.
[4] Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University teaching Hospital of Fann, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal.

Address of Correspondence
Dr Ferdinand Nyankoue Mebouinz,
Estrada do Forte do Alto Duque, 1449-005, Lisbon.
E-mail: ferdinandmebouinz@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Diagnosed and treated fairly early, children’s septic arthritis of the hip has few or no complications. Septic epiphyseal detachment of the hip in children is a rare complication due to delayed treatment. Unilateral forms have been reported, but bilateral involvement has never been described in the literature.
Case presentation: We report the case of an 8-year-old girl who presented with hip pain associated fever and diminished lower limb movements, approximately 4 months after the onset of symptoms. The diagnosis of bilateral septic epiphyseal detachment of the hips was made and computerized tomography (CT) scan revealed osteonecrosis of both femoral heads. The necrotic epiphyses required removal in order to control the infection.
Conclusion: This report highlights the importance of early diagnosis of septic arthritis of the hip in the neonatal period. Any delay in presentation, diagnosis or management can result in irrecoverable sequelae for the developing hip and seriously impact long-term function.
Keywords: Septic arthritis, Bilateral, Epiphysis detachment, Hip, Ablation.

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How to Cite this Article:  Mebouinz FN, Bekoé SE, Bengono R, Ndjeunga BM, Engome CB, Betou FA | Bilateral Septic Hip Epiphyseal Detachment in Children: A Case Report and Review of the Literature |
International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | May-August 2021; 7(2): 20-23.

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