Bone and Joints Problem in Children http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/bones_joints_problem.asp Bones, muscles and joints hold our body together and support freedom of movement. They are part of the musculoskeletal system . Fractures, back pain and muscle strain are common conditions. en-us 2012-02-25T09:42:01.0000000+05:30 Bone and Joints Problem - Pediatric Oncall http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_Bones-and-Joints.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/bones_joints_problem.asp Bones and Joints Problems In order to carry out various functions you are using important body parts like bones, muscles, and joints. Without these bodily parts it is pretty much difficult to perform a single function through your body. Those suffering from joint problems know the debilitating effects of joint pain. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/bones_joints_problem.asp 2012-02-24T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 PEDIATRIC ONSET SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS : Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is connective tissue disease, which can occur in children. It is said that in 15 - 17% of all patients with SLE, the disease onset is before the age of 16 years. Although it can affect both sexes, it is five to six times commoner in girls. Africans & Asians are said to have a more aggressive disease than the white population. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/pediatric_onset.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 PEDIATRIC ONSET SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS : Diagnosis and Management The diagnosis is made in the presence of at least 2 appropriate clinical features and strongly positive antinuclear antibody test (ANA) and a positive dsDNA test. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/pediatric_onset1.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 PEDIATRIC ONSET SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS : Special Problems Physical growth: Both the disease and the drugs like steroids can lead to stunted growth. This fact should be kept in mind and regular checks of the child's height and comparison with the average normal for that particular age must be made. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/pediatric_onset2.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 AN APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH JUVENILE ARTHIRITIS : Introduction Musculo-skeletal pain is not uncommon in children. Though commonly this is due to a benign process called "growing pains", arthritis can afflict children as well. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/approach_to_juvenile.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 AN APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH JUVENILE ARTHIRITIS : Common Forms The most common form of Juvenile Arthritis is called juvenile idiopathic arthritis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/approach_to_juvenile1.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 AN APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH JUVENILE ARTHIRITIS : Medications There are 3 or 4 types of medications that are given in Juvenile Arthritis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/approach_to_juvenile2.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 AN APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH JUVENILE ARTHIRITIS : Prognosis Prognosis depends upon the severity of arthritis, the delay in undertaking proper treatment and the efficacy & tolerability of medications. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/approach_to_juvenile3.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 SEPTIC ARTHRITIS & OSTEOMYELITIS : Introduction It is the infection of a joint. It affects the lining membrane of a joint called the synovium. In very young children it breaks into the joint from the bone. It occurs when inflammation and pus of the bone break into the joint. Osteomyelitis is infection of the bone. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/septicarthritis.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 septic arthritis

It is the infection of a joint. It affects the lining membrane of a joint called the synovium. In very young children it breaks into the joint from the bone. It occurs when inflammation and pus of the bone break into the joint. Osteomyelitis is infection of the bone.

]]> SEPTIC ARTHRITIS & OSTEOMYELITIS : Symptoms The symptoms are difficult to detect in a young baby as they do not give rise to bodily symptoms for e.g. fever. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/septicarthritis1.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 SEPTIC ARTHRITIS & OSTEOMYELITIS : Precautions & Consequences Septic arthritis is difficult to prevent and the only precaution that should be taken is to make sure that your child is healthy. Also, the diagnosis of the infection is suspected when child is unwell e.g. respiratory infection, urinary tract infection. The diagnosis should never be delayed. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/septicarthritis2.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 SEPTIC ARTHRITIS

Septic arthritis is difficult to prevent and the only precaution that should be taken is to make sure that your child is healthy. Also, the diagnosis of the infection is suspected when child is unwell e.g. respiratory infection, urinary tract infection. The diagnosis should never be delayed.

]]> SEPTIC ARTHRITIS & OSTEOMYELITIS : Treatment The treatment is surgery. The bone is drilled and the medullary canal is opened. The pus is then drained. The patient is given antibiotics for 4-6 weeks accordingly. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/bones_joints_problem/septicarthritis3.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Osteomyelitis

The treatment is surgery. The bone is drilled and the medullary canal is opened. The pus is then drained. The patient is given antibiotics for 4-6 weeks accordingly.

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