A 3-year-old boy presents with a limp and refusal to bear weight on his right leg. He is febrile at 38.9°C and appears unwell. Hip movement is markedl...

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A 3-year-old boy presents with a limp and refusal to bear weight on his right leg. He is febrile at 38.9°C and appears unwell. Hip movement is markedly limited and very painful. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Septic arthritis of the hip

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Transient synovitis of the hip

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Developmental dysplasia of the hip

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Perthes disease

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Slipped upper femoral epiphysis

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Septic arthritis of the hip

A 3-year-old boy presents with a limp and refusal to bear weight on his right leg. He is febrile at 38.9°C and appears unwell. Hip movement is markedly limited and very painful. What is the most likely diagnosis?