Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think your child's hip problem may have been caused by abuse?
See significance of abuse if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's hip symptoms.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think your child's hip problem, limp, or inability to walk may have been caused by abuse?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 27, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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