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[Backache in children and adolescents].

B E Veraart1

  • 1Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam.

Tijdschrift Voor Kindergeneeskunde
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Childhood back pain is rare but serious conditions like infection or neoplasia must be considered. Adolescent back pain can indicate mechanical issues or early degenerative changes, with mental health problems also a potential cause.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology

Context:

  • Childhood back pain is uncommon but can signify serious underlying diseases.
  • Diagnosis is often delayed or missed in young patients.
  • Adolescent back pain incidence increases, encompassing mechanical and degenerative conditions.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the differential diagnosis of back pain in children and adolescents.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering serious pathologies.
  • To include less common but critical causes such as infection, neoplasia, and psychological factors.

Summary:

  • Serious diseases are a primary concern for childhood back pain.
  • Adolescent back pain may present as mechanical issues, osteochondritic conditions, or early degenerative disc disease.
  • Rare causes like infection and neoplasia, and even psychological issues, should be investigated.

Impact:

  • Aids clinicians in timely and accurate diagnosis of pediatric back pain.
  • Reduces diagnostic delays for serious conditions.
  • Improves patient outcomes by ensuring comprehensive evaluation.

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