"These are some of the conditions which may cause a child to develop a sudden limp. The site of pain must be located as exactly as possible, followed by general examination with specific em phasis on the locomotor system, the ab domen and cardiovascular system, to gether with such blood investigations as seem appropriate. In this way early diag nosis can be made and the best treatment offered to the child without delay."
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