Abstract
Objectives & BackgroundAcute limp is a common presenting complaint in the paediatric emergency department. There are a number of possible causes of acute limp, ranging from the minor, such as...
Highlights
Acute limp is a common presenting complaint in the paediatric emergency department (ED)
This study aimed to explore a unique aspect of medical thermography, with a focus on a paediatric emergency environment
Drawing from information presented in the literature, this study aimed to develop and evaluate a method of infrared thermographic imaging to assist diagnosis of acute undifferentiated limp in young children
Summary
Acute limp is a common presenting complaint in the paediatric emergency department (ED). A UK study reported the incidence of a non-traumatic limp as 1.8 in every 1000 children aged under 14 years, but the true incidence representing all limp is much higher [1]. An ‘acute’ limp is defined in a patient presenting with symptoms of recent onset, often in the last 48 hours. An ‘undifferentiated’ limp is not yet specified by clinical diagnosis and requires both physical examination and further investigation to determine the cause of the complaint. University, Sheffield, UK 4 Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West.
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