Juvenile arthritis should be suspected in a child who exhibits
a. Frequent fractures
b. Joint swelling and pain lasting longer than 6 weeks
c. Increased joint mobility
d. Lurching and abnormal gait, limited abduction
B
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A Frequent fractures are indicative of osteogenesis imperfecta.
B Intermittent joint pain lasting longer than 6 weeks is indicative of juvenile
arthritis.
C Increased joint mobility is indicative of osteogenesis imperfecta.
D Lurching to the affected side causing an abnormal gait and limited abduction are
associated with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
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