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Approach to Musculoskeletal Pain in Children

Anju Gupta1, Pratap Patra2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012, India. anjupgi@gmail.com.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|October 20, 2023
PubMed

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Pediatric musculoskeletal (MSK) pain has many causes. This review details how pediatricians can diagnose MSK pain through careful history, examination, and investigations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology
  • General Pediatrics

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a frequent complaint in children.
  • Identifying the etiology of pediatric MSK pain is crucial for appropriate management.
  • Various underlying conditions can lead to MSK pain in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic approach for diagnosing pediatric musculoskeletal pain.
  • To review common causes of musculoskeletal pain in children.
  • To equip pediatricians with diagnostic strategies for MSK pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric musculoskeletal pain.
  • Clinical guidelines for history taking and physical examination in pediatric MSK conditions.
  • Discussion of common etiologies and diagnostic workup.

Main Results:

  • A thorough patient history and physical examination are fundamental.
  • Appropriate investigations aid in differentiating various causes of pain.
  • Common causes include trauma, infections, inflammatory conditions, and neoplasms.

Conclusions:

  • A structured diagnostic approach is essential for pediatric MSK pain.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis improves patient outcomes.
  • Pediatricians play a vital role in the initial evaluation and management of pediatric MSK pain.

Keywords:
ArthritisJIAMusculoskeletal pain

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