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What Causes A Sudden Limp In Children?

My 4 year old Son has a sudden limp. He is acting fine and is not in any pain. When I ask him if his leg hurts he says no but one time he pointed to the top of his foot when I asked him where it hurt. He is walking and running but has a very noticeable limp.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi...by what you quote it could be a minor injury during playing or a sprain. The top of foot contains many small bones of foot grouped together. it could be hairline fracture of one of them which is also a trivial one and self limiting. But for whatever it is I suggest you get in touch with an orthopedic surgeon.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes A Sudden Limp In Children?

Hi...by what you quote it could be a minor injury during playing or a sprain. The top of foot contains many small bones of foot grouped together. it could be hairline fracture of one of them which is also a trivial one and self limiting. But for whatever it is I suggest you get in touch with an orthopedic surgeon. Regards - Dr. Sumanth