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until improvement is noted or a cause is determined. If the limp persists beyond 1
to 2 weeks without a diagnosis, further workup or consultation with a specialist is
indicated.
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Mitchell PD, Viswanath A, Obi N, et al. A prospective study of screening for
musculoskeletal pathology in the child with a limp or pseudoparalysis using
erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein and MRI. J Child Orthop
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