A 5-year-old Caucasian male patient presents with a limp, aching pain, and stiffness that progresses later in the day and with activity. As a pediatric nurse, which medical condition should be suspected?

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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease is characterized by a limp and pain that can worsen with activity, commonly seen in children around the age of 5. It involves avascular necrosis of the femoral head, leading to these symptoms.

A 5-Year-Old Caucasian Male Patient Presents with a Limp, Aching