A 13-year-old obese boy presents with a 2-month history of a limp and vague right knee pain. On examination, as you flex his right hip, the thigh progressively rotates externally. After confirming the diagnosis of a stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis, what is the most appropriate initial management step?
A 4-week-old female infant, born via breech delivery, is brought for a well-child check. The physical exam is notable for a positive Ortolani test on the left hip. What is the most appropriate next step in management for this patient?