Acute Childhood Limp – Assessment and Management

Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, causes split into age categories.
• Assessment
  • How to take a detailed history regarding acute childhood limp, examination including pGALS assessment, and what constitutes a red flag during presentation.
• Management
  • Information about when to make an urgent referral or admission, when to make a non-urgent referral, and how to manage in primary care.
• Optional quiz to assess learning goals from the course
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How to assess a child presenting with an acute limp.
• The range of potential differential diagnoses, based on the age of the child.
• To advise on admission or referral.
• To manage a limping child who does not require admission or referral.

Topics covered