Pediatric Skeletal Disorders Requiring Intervention
During skeletal growth, structural abnormalities may develop
Some conditions require medical evaluation, treatment, and often immobilization
Common Pediatric Skeletal Disorders
Fractures
Abnormal spinal curvature (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis)
Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)
Clinical Importance
Early identification and management prevent:
Impaired mobility
Pain
Long-term deformity
