Walking in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#11286
SMLE Question #11286
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Objective: OBJ-377
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy has 2 days of right groin/hip pain and a limp. Pain is worse with walking, but he can bear weight. There is no history of trauma. He had an upper respiratory infection 1 week ago. Examination shows mild pain with internal rotation and abduction and mildly decreased hip range of motion, without erythema or swelling. Hip ultrasound shows a unilateral hip joint effusion with no bony abnormalities. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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