A 6-year-old boy presents with acute onset of limp and right hip pain. He is afebrile, systemically well, and hip X-ray is normal. ESR and CRP are nor...

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A 6-year-old boy presents with acute onset of limp and right hip pain. He is afebrile, systemically well, and hip X-ray is normal. ESR and CRP are normal. He can partially weight-bear. According to paediatric orthopaedic guidance, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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Transient synovitis of the hip

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Septic arthritis of the hip

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Slipped upper femoral epiphysis

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Osteosarcoma

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Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Transient synovitis of the hip

A 6-year-old boy presents with acute onset of limp and right hip pain. He is afebrile, systemically well, and hip X-ray is normal. ESR and CRP are normal. He can partially weight-bear. According to paediatric orthopaedic guidance, what is the most likely diagnosis?