Bone Disorders in Children: Osteochondritis, Osteogenesis, Osteomyelitis
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Osteochondritis Affected Children
In Osteochondritis growing part (epiphysis) of the bone is affected. In children this growing part adds new bone. The epiphysis of the arms and legs are at the ends of the bones. The bone stops growing when the children attain full growth. Some pain experienced during growing years can be due to Osteochondritis. The spine, hips, knees, foot and heel are the joints that are commonly affected.
During the age of five to nine years the hips are most likely to be affected. So the child complains of pain in the hip and may even limp. There is no particular treatment for Osteochondritis. If the pain persists Paracetamol or milder version of ibuprofen can be given. Resting the affected joint will help reduce pain. There is however no fear of long-term problems.
Osteogenesis imperfecta: Defective and Brittle Bone Structure in Children
When the structure of the bone is defective, the bones become brittle, may break easily and often lead to fracture.
This is a heredity disorder. There is no particular treatment. Preventing accidents that could lead to fractures is the only solution.
Osteomyelitis: Bone Infection in Children
This is an infection of the bone which may occur after a fracture or injury. Even other infections in the body can spread in the blood stream and finally affect the bone. The affected bone becomes tender and will lead to a rise in temperature.
Such cases are rare in children. But the affected children are admitted to the hospital for treatment and are treated by a child specialist.
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