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Antalgic Gait in Children

Robert Vezzetti  1 , Bruno Bordoni  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Antalgic Gait in Children

Robert Vezzetti et al.
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Excerpt

Antalgic gait is a common symptom in pediatric patients. The differential diagnosis is broad and includes both benign and serious etiologies. A careful history, physical examination, and judicious use of laboratory testing and imaging can help explain the cause of limp in most pediatric patients.

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Disclosure: Robert Vezzetti declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Bruno Bordoni declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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