Childhood Limp – Acute (P)

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1. What is the most common cause of acute limp in a child aged 3–10 years? *
2. Which red flag symptom would prompt urgent referral in a limping child? *
3. What is transient synovitis typically preceded by? *
4. In septic arthritis, what is the usual joint fluid characteristic? *
5. What investigation is most helpful to differentiate septic arthritis from transient synovitis? *
6. Which hip position is typical in transient synovitis? *
7. What is the first-line imaging modality for a limping child with suspected hip pathology? *
8. Which age group is most affected by slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)? *
9. What is the primary management for transient synovitis? *
10. Which condition presents with sudden hip pain and inability to walk, especially in boys aged 4–10? *
11. What is the Kocher criteria used for? *
12. What sign might indicate osteomyelitis in a limping child? *
13. In which childhood condition is limb length discrepancy a common late finding? *
14. What is an appropriate next step for a child with a limp but no red flags and a normal examination? *
15. Which lab test is most useful in suspected septic arthritis? *
16. Which feature supports a diagnosis of growing pains? *
17. What is an important feature of pain in juvenile idiopathic arthritis? *
18. Which joint is most commonly affected in transient synovitis? *
19. Which presentation suggests non-accidental injury in a limping child? *
20. What is the typical duration of symptoms in transient synovitis? *