Fifteen-minute consultation: A structured approach to the management of hypermobility in a child. Issue 6 (17th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Eve M D; Ramanan, Athimalaipet V
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 98:Issue 6(2013)
• Page Start: 212
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2013-07-17
• Subjects: General Paediatrics -- Musculo-Skeletal -- Rheumatology; Pediatrics -- Practice -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-303882
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0585

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To present a structured approach for an outpatient consultation of a child with hypermobility. Method: Review of the literature and a description of the approach commonly adopted in a paediatric out-patient setting. Conclusions: A focused history and examination is the key to reaching an appropriate differential diagnosis and planning management for children with hypermobility. Case: 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.