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Displaying 14 results tagged with ‘Musculoskeletal’

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  • Scoliosis In Children

    Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. Most cases of scoliosis in tamariki (children) are mild and don’t need treatment.
  • Developmental Hip Dysplasia

    Developmental hip dysplasia is a condition where a baby's hip joint doesn't develop correctly. This can cause the hip joint to be unstable and to dislocate occasionally.
  • Perthes Disease In Children

    Perthes disease is a rare condition affecting the hip joint in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Common symptoms include a limp and pain in the hip, leg or knee.
  • Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE)

    Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) is a condition involving the hip joint of tamariki (children). It is most common just before or during adolescence.
  • Limping In Children

    Limping is common in tamariki (children). If your child has a limp, take them to a health professional to get checked.
  • Plantar Fasciitis In Children

    Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain in tamariki (children). It is common in active tamariki who play sports. Treatment includes rest, stretching and wearing supportive footwear.
  • First Aid For Sprains & Strains In Children

    Sprains and strains can occur after accidents, falls or during sports or physical activities. Learn more about how to manage your child's sprain or sports injury.
  • Sever's Disease

    Sever’s disease is the most common cause of heel pain in tamariki (children). Symptoms include heel pain and swelling.
  • Growing Pains

    Growing pains are common in tamariki (children). They usually happen in the legs and come on at night. Learn more about growing pains and how to manage them.
  • Knee Pain In Children

    Knee pain is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). It can happen for many different reasons. Learn more about the different causes of knee pain in tamariki and rangatahi.
  • Chondromalacia Patella (Runner’s Knee)

    Chondromalacia patella, often referred to as 'runner's knee', causes pain in the knee. It is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people).
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease

    Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition that causes knee pain. It is common in active tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Osgood-Schlatter disease goes away on its own for most tamariki and rangatahi once their bones have stopped growing.
  • Irritable Hip In Children

    Irritable hip is one of the most common causes of limping in tamariki (children). The medical name for irritable hip is transient synovitis. Irritable hip is not serious and your child will get better with rest and time. 
  • Fractures In Children

    There are many different types of fractures. Your child's treatment will depend on the type of fracture, and where it is.
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