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Acute musculoskeletal infection in children: assessment and management

Mark C Sykes1, Aashish K Ahluwalia2, Daniel Hay1

  • 1Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London, England : 2005)
|June 26, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Prompt diagnosis and management of pediatric musculoskeletal infections are crucial to prevent severe outcomes. This review highlights the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma guidelines for optimal care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal infections in children, including septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and pyomyositis, pose significant treatment challenges.
  • Delayed diagnosis and inadequate management can lead to life-threatening complications and chronic disability.

Approach:

  • This article reviews the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma guidelines.
  • It examines the critical steps for timely diagnosis and management of acute pediatric musculoskeletal infections.

Key Points:

  • The guidelines cover essential principles of acute clinical care and service delivery for managing pediatric musculoskeletal infections.
  • Awareness and understanding of these standards are vital for orthopaedic and paediatric services.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma is essential for effectively managing children with acute musculoskeletal infections.
  • This review synthesizes guideline recommendations with current evidence to support optimal patient care.

Keywords:
BOAST guidelinesMicrobiologyMusculoskeletal infectionOrthopaedicsPaediatrics

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