A 5-year-old presents with a limp and hip pain. There is limited internal rotation of the hip. X-ray shows findings consistent with avascular necrosis...

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A 5-year-old presents with a limp and hip pain. There is limited internal rotation of the hip. X-ray shows findings consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

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Septic arthritis

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Transient synovitis

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

MCQ (SBA): Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

A 5-year-old presents with a limp and hip pain. There is limited internal rotation of the hip. X-ray shows findings consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?