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Knee pain is a common problem in children and adolescents [1] Knee pain in the paediatric population arises from different underlying pathologies than adults.
Jan 1, 2016 · Nighttime pain and systemic symptoms (eg, fever, sweats, night sweats, anorexia, malaise, fatigue, weight loss) are associated with bacterial infections, inflammatory conditions, benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, and other systemic malignancies. A history of rash or known systemic inflammatory conditions, such...
Jun 4, 2021 · The evaluation of children with joint pain and swelling, the evaluation of chronic knee pain in children and skeletally immature adolescents, and the approach to knee pain in the athlete or active adult, including skeletally mature adolescents, are discussed separately: (See "Evaluation of the child with joint pain and/or swelling" .)
Aug 30, 2019 · Getty Images. However, it’s essential to know the signs and symptoms of knee pain that suggest a more serious problem. Here are five questions to help you determine if your child needs medical...
Sep 18, 2019 · Knee pain in children can have a multitude of causes, but it is important to be aware that hip pathology such as Perthes' disease and slipped upper femoral epiphysis commonly present as knee pain. This can lead to a dangerous delay in diagnosis, as a set of normal knee X-rays may lead to false reassurance.
Oct 7, 2019 · Common causes of knee pain include patellofemoral problems, apophysitis such as Osgood Schlatter's disease and Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome, osteochondritis dissecans, trauma, rheumatological causes such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and infective causes as such septic arthritis and osteomyelitis.
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in the pediatric and adolescent population. The complaint is most prevalent in physical active patients, with up to 54% of athletes having some degree of knee pain per year. 1.
Description/ definition. Posterior knee pain is a common patient complaint. Knee pain is more common in the anterior, medial, and lateral aspect of the knee than in the posterior aspect of the knee. The differential diagnoses for posterior knee pain include pathology to the bones, musculotendinous structures, ligaments, and/or to the bursas.
When should I consider referring a child with knee pain? For more information on the management and referral of a child with knee pain, see the CKS topic on Knee pain - assessment. Covers when to consider community management or specialist referral for a child with knee pain.
Print. Knee Pain or Injury in Children: Care Instructions. Overview. Injuries are a common cause of knee problems. Sudden (acute) injuries may be caused by a direct blow to the knee. They can also be caused by abnormal twisting, bending, or falling on the knee during activities like playing sports.
