Physiotherapy in Caffey’s disease: a Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Caffey’s disease also known as Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis is rare and self limiting condition affecting young infants causing acute inflammation of periostium, soft-tissue swelling, and irritability. As inflammation subsides, certain musculoskeletal impairments take over. Reduced joint range of motion due to muscle tightness, if not treated on time can lead to contractures and long term impairments. As infants suffer from this disease, because of their musculoskeletal impairments there is a difficulty in their functional activities which lead to delay in achieving age appropriate motor milestones. This can be successfully managed by early diagnosis and prompt physiotherapy treatment. The present case report emphasizes on the musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment in Caffey’s disease in three months old infant. Caffey’s disease being one rare disease, emphasis here is to increase awareness regarding the disease entity, its musculoskeletal impairments leading to functional issues and physiotherapy management. Keywords: Caffey’s disease, infantile cortical hyperostosis, Physiotherapy.
Authors and Affiliations
Reshma Shashank Gurav, Yesha Devang Mehta
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