title: The limping child.
abstract: The limping child often presents to the emergency department with a nonspecific history and physical examination. The components of gait, the pathophysiology of specific abnormalities, and the conditions that may produce long-term morbidity must be identified expeditiously to assure return to normal function. Ancillary data and imaging may be essential for appropriate management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric and Newborn Medicine, Columbia Health Care, Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Barkin
authors.forename: S Z
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Barkin
authors.forename: A Z
authors.initials: AZ
authors.lastname: Barkin
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*