From a closed injury to dangerous septic shock
MSc. Dr. Nguyen Dang Bang - Department of General Surgery, Hanoi Children's Hospital said that the 6-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital on July 25, 2025 with painful swelling in the knee joint, right leg and continuous high fever. A few days before, the child had a slight hit on his foot but there were no scratches on his skin and no bleeding.
Immediately after the collision, although the skin was not damaged, the knees and calves began to swell.
Two days later, the child had a high fever, his legs were swollen, painful, and he could not walk. The family immediately took the child to the hospital.
The child was diagnosed with severe infection, septic shock due to yellow blood cell deposition, and an infection residing in the knee joint and calf bones. After resuscitation, the child underwent emergency surgery with the diagnosis of knee lumpy arthritis and bone marrow inflammation.
Osteoporosis - a complication that cannot be overlooked
Dr. Nguyen Dang Bang, Hanoi Children's Hospital warned: Osteoporosis is a serious infectious disease that can cause death if not treated promptly. This is a very typical case, because the infection passes through the blood vessel, there is no need for open wounds.
Injuries, even small, can be an opportunity for bacteria to invade and cause deep infections. If not detected and treated early, the disease can cause dangerous complications such as septic shock, congestion of the heart, pneumonia of the duodenum, blood clotting disorder... threatening the lives of young people.
The doctor recommends: Do not be subjective with any collisions Even if the child does not have scratches, they still need to be closely monitored after the injury. When children have a fever after a injury - a sign that the body is reacting to inflammation or infection. Children need to be examined early is a key factor - Timely diagnosis can help prevent dangerous complications, minimizing the risk of having to undergo prolonged treatment or undergo surgery many times.
