Musculoskeletal

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.

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 usually mild and gets better with rest and time.

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