Orthopaedic problems in children are common. They can be congenital, developmental or acquired. Causes include those of infectious, neuromuscular, nutritional, neoplastic and psychogenic origin. An overview of some of the more common paediatric orthopaedic conditions is given below.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/paediatrics/orthopaedic-problems-in-childhood