The limping child: evaluation and diagnosis

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 9; no. 2; p. 89
• Main Authors: Flynn, J M, Widmann, R F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2001
• Subjects: Arthritis - diagnosis; Bone Diseases - diagnosis; Bone Diseases, Infectious - diagnosis; C-Reactive Protein - analysis; Diagnosis, Differential; Gait; Hip Joint; Humans; Joint Diseases - diagnosis; Knee Joint; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Physical Examination; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

A limp is a common reason for a child to present to the orthopaedist. Because of the long list of potential diagnoses, some of which demand urgent treatment, an organized approach to evaluation is required. With an understanding of normal and abnormal gait, a directed history and physical examinatio...