A 21-year-old female asked:
hi could you please tell me what is the possible diagnosis of child with limp ,knee pain,elevated rotation of the hip with reduced flexion&extension?
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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered
36 years experience Pediatrics
Difficult to say for: sure without an exam. It could be toxic synovitis which is caused by a virus, but also could be a bacterial infection or other serious issue. So, please see your doctor/have the child seen by a doctor, either the primary care doctor, or an orthopedist or the emergency room.
Answered on Oct 21, 2015
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Dr. Sourendra Raut answered
18 years experience Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Rest, nsaids: May need to rest and use nsaids before resuming pt. Talk to your orthopedic surgeon about NSAID options.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rick Pospisil answered
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Knee pain: Pain in the knee without a history of an injury may have many causes. You should be seen by an Ortho dr if if persists and or worsens. Ultrasound view ... Read More
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered
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Depends: Your Surgeon is in best position to tell you. Sometimes full range of motion is never achieved after surgery even with PT
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tariq Niazi answered
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That depends on your: Conditioning most importantly, and on the type/duration of exercises you do. As you get better and more conditioned the rate would decrease.
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