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This means being unable to stand without support as normal.Often due to an injury to the lower extremities, but other causes occur.

Dr. Mark Diamond reviewed this

48 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Leg, Shoulder, Hand

Is Symptom of

Osteoarthritis
Condition
Hip injuries
Condition
Ankle sprain
Condition
Septic hip
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Hip fracture
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