Foundation Cases - The Limping Child (212HEE)

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About the “Foundation Cases” teaching series:

Delivering education to trainees has become more challenging during the COVID19 pandemic. As such the ‘foundation cases’ series has been set up to provide doctors as an alternative to face to face teaching. To be kept up to date about upcoming events visit our Facebook page.

After the session please complete the feedback form via Maxcourse. Certificates of attendance to use for your CV/as proof for teaching hours will be provided via Maxcourse when feedback is complete.

Mandatory: Foundation Year 1, or Foundation Year 2, or Non-Trainee Grade Junior Doctor

The paediatric series is perfect for F2’s beginning to enter paediatric placement, those considering a career in EM, General practice or paediatrics.

This lecture will cover common pathologies and approach to a child who presents with a limp.

1. Be able to correctly examine a child who presents with a limp or abnormal gait
2. Able to correctly identify ‘red flags’
3. Be able to request appropriate investigations and act on results

This course links with the following Foundation Professional Capabilities (FPCs):

11: Obtains history, performs clinical examination, formulates differential diagnosis and management plan

12: Requests relevant investigations and acts upon results