Musculoskeletal

Supporting tamariki (children) with cerebral palsy focuses on helping your child to reach their full potential. Empowering, supporting and educating whānau is the most important part of care.

Fingertip injuries are common in tamariki (children). Learn more about fingertip injuries and what to do if your child has one.

Spondylolisthesis is when one bone in the spine slips forward over the bone below it. Most tamariki (children) with spondylolisthesis improve with rest, activity changes, and physiotherapy.

Spondylolysis is a small stress fracture in part of a spinal bone. It is common in sporty tamariki (children) and rangathi (young people). Most tamariki recover well with rest and physiotherapy.

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 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 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) is a condition involving the hip joint of tamariki (children). It is most common just before or during adolescence.

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

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.

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 is the most common cause of heel pain in tamariki (children). Symptoms include heel pain and swelling.

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 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, 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 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.