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Another Limping Child: An Interesting Diagnosis Journey
Mehrnoush Hassas Yeganeh1, Khosro Rahmani1, Shokuh Hashemi2
1Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, ShahidBeheshti University of Medical Sciences, Mofid Children's Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology
|December 5, 2017
Summary
Pediatric limp, a deviation from normal walking, requires careful evaluation as it can signal serious conditions. Diagnosing the cause of a child's limp can be complex, even after thorough examinations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Medicine
- Gait Analysis
Background:
- Limping in children is a common yet complex pediatric complaint.
- It represents any deviation from age-appropriate gait patterns.
- Causes range from benign to life-threatening conditions, complicating diagnosis.

