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The Limping Child

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The majority of limps will resolve with minimal treatment and no long-term sequelae. Always remember that a limp can also be the primary presentation of far more significant pathology. For the vast majority of cases, a focused clinical history, a well-rehearsed thorough examination and the appropriate utilisation of basic investigations will differentiate between benign and the serious pathologies. The importance of appropriate periods of observation and follow-up cannot be overstated.

This chapter will outline the rationale underlying a safe, systematic approach to the limping child. Key findings in the main differential diagnoses will be given; further detail along with their treatment and outcomes are covered in the relevant chapters.

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  1. Post CCT T&O Fellow, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, SA, Australia

    Alasdair Thomas FRCS (Tr&Orth)

  2. Paediatric and Young Adult Orthopaedic Unit, The Royal London and Barts and The London Children’s Hospitals, Barts Health, London, UK

    Manoj Ramachandran BSc, MBBS, FRCS (T&O)

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  1. Alasdair Thomas FRCS (Tr&Orth)
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  2. Manoj Ramachandran BSc, MBBS, FRCS (T&O)
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Correspondence to Manoj Ramachandran BSc, MBBS, FRCS (T&O) .

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  1. T&O SpR Percivall Pott Rotation, London, United Kingdom

    Nick A. Aresti

  2. Paediatric & Young Adult Orthopedic Unit, Royal London & London Children Hospitals, London, United Kingdom

    Manoj Ramachandran

  3. Paediatric &Young Adult Orthopaedic Unit, Royal London & London Children Hospitals, London, United Kingdom

    Mark (J.M.H.) Paterson

  4. Paediatric & Young Adult Orthopedic Unit, Royal London & London Children Hospitals, London, United Kingdom

    Matthew Barry

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Thomas, A., Ramachandran, M. (2016). The Limping Child. In: Aresti, N., Ramachandran, M., Paterson, M., Barry, M. (eds) Paediatric Orthopaedics in Clinical Practice . In Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6769-3_2

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