Epistemis

Lameness in the child

Specialty: Pediatrics.

  • does not support the leg
  • is going wrong

Why it occurs

  • Transient synovitis
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  • Trauma
  • Perthes disease

Initial workup

Explore hip and knee; reactants (CRP/ESG) and ultrasound; x-ray if there is trauma.

red flags

Fever with intense pain, total rejection of support and high reactants → septic arthritis.

Standard management

  • Analgesia and assessment — according to cause

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousSubacute painful limp with limitation of femoral internal rotation
Area
Pediatrics
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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