A 7-year-old boy presents with a painful limp and fever. Examination reveals reduced hip range of motion. Transient synovitis is suspected, but septic...

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A 7-year-old boy presents with a painful limp and fever. Examination reveals reduced hip range of motion. Transient synovitis is suspected, but septic arthritis must be ruled out. According to UK guidance, which test is most helpful?

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C-reactive protein (CRP) combined with ESR and WBC

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) only

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Plain radiograph of the hip

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Bone scan

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Ultrasound of the hip alone

MCQ (SBA): Emergency medicine & Acute presentations

A 7-year-old boy presents with a painful limp and fever. Examination reveals reduced hip range of motion. Transient synovitis is suspected, but septic arthritis must be ruled out. According to UK guidance, which test is most helpful?