Mild Limp in Surgery — 7yo Child | Orthopedics | SMLE Q#1282
SMLE Question #1282
Surgery
Orthopedics
Last updated: February 2026
A 7-year-old boy has 2 days of right hip and groin pain with a mild limp after an upper respiratory tract infection 1 week ago. He has no fever and appears well. He can bear weight with discomfort. Examination shows mild limitation of internal rotation of the right hip without erythema, warmth, or swelling. Hip ultrasound shows a small joint effusion without adjacent bone abnormalities. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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