World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day – Strong Bones And Healthy Joints Mean Healthy Children

Children are not great at expressing themselves when they are in pain, so it is the duty of the parents to keep a close watch on them and get help when something looks fishy. Bone and joint week is in fact a week-long awareness campaign of sorts which happens every year. In India, more boys than girls get affected as they are more physically active. The percentage varies wildly from one region to another.

Bone And Joint Disorders That Can Adversely Impact Children-

Children keep growing till the age of 18 and their body goes through so many physical and chemical changes. Some examples of disorders that affect young children include the following-

• Arthritic infections
• Osteoporosis
• Bone fractures
• Tendonitis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Immune system disorders
• Growth plate injuries

Causes And Symptoms Of Bone And Joint Disorders In Children-

As mentioned before, injury, accidents or faulty genes can all cause medical disorders.Deficiency of Vitamin D and calcium and minerals can also cause issues. Let us now look at the symptoms that children may present with-

• Children being in extreme pain when they move a particular part of the body
• Food intake reduces
• High fever and redness of the affected area
• Pain in the hips or other joints
• Knock knees or other deformities

Conclusion

Parents can stay vigilant by watching how their kids move and if any negative change has occurred. Asking them to ignore the pain may just damage their joints or tissue further. With this in mind, the International Society for Paediatric Orthopaedics (ISPO) began celebrating this day in 2012. A theme is decided for each year, and this year it is the Prevention and Treatment of bone and joint disease in children. They can also talk to a physician about diet and supplements that children need to grow well.