Reference no: EM133721532

Question

You look at Ben's electronic records before calling his name, noting his age. He is five years old. You find that he has no significant past medical history, takes no medication and is up to date with his immunizations. His mother takes his hand and leads him down the corridor to your room. You greet his mother and him, observing his gait as he walks towards you. He is resisting his mother's encouraging hand, and therefore pulling back which makes it difficult to judge whether his steps are even. In the surgery, you invite Mrs Avrohom to sit down and tell you what the problem is. She says that she has noticed Ben limping for a few days. He walks to his primary school with his mother and older siblings each day. Over the past few days, he has been reluctant to put weight on his right leg, favoring his left leg. In the house, the limp was not as noticeable as he has been sitting playing or sitting being fed. His mother says that she can't remember any recent fall or accident. He is generally a cheerful active little boy who doesn't make a fuss when he hurts himself.