Hip Injuries, Age 11 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's hip symptoms.

If your child has any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.

• Hip problem without an injury: Go to the topic Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger.
• Bleeding: Go to the topic Cuts or Puncture Wounds.

Yes

Does your child have hip pain or tenderness after an injury?

Yes

Is your child limping or unable or unwilling to put weight on one leg?

Yes

Is your child unable to normally bend, straighten, or move a leg?

Yes

Does your child have any signs of inflammation or infection?

Yes

Do you think your child's hip problem may have been caused by abuse?

Yes

Does your child have pale, white, blue, or cold skin after a brace, cast, or splint was put on?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Does your child have any of the following symptoms?

• Groin pain: Go to the topic Groin Problems and Injuries.
• Tailbone or low back injury: Go to the topic Back Problems and Injuries.
• Unexplained leg pain or swelling: Go to the topic Leg Problems, Noninjury.
• A leg injury: Go to the topic Leg Injuries.
• Limping after a toe, foot, or ankle injury: Go to the topic Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries.
• Limping after a knee injury: Go to the topic Knee Problems and Injuries.
• A burn, scrape, bite, or bruise: Go to the topic:
  • Burns.
  • Scrapes.
  • Animal and Human Bites.
  • Puncture Wounds.
  • Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	September 15, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer