Abstract:A 3-month-old girl, with a history of breech presentation, was brought to the Emergency Department (ED) after she fell from her father's lap. The fall caused traction of her left lower limb and resulted in pain and decreased mobility. At the ED she was observed by two specialties: pediatrics and orthopedics. Her lower left limb was flexed and in abduction, with normal passive movement and limited active movement. There was no limited abduction of the hip and the Ortolani reduction test was negative. Limb lengt… Show more
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