REVIEW FOR THE GENERALIST: EVALUATION OF PEDIATRIC FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN

Autor: Kristin M. Houghton
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Romanian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 58, Iss 3, Pp 198-208 (2009)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1454-0398
2069-6175
DOI: 10.37897/RJP.2009.2.12
Popis: Foot and ankle pain is common in children and adolescents. Problems are usually related to skeletal maturity and are fairly specific to the age of the child. Evaluation and management is challenging and requires a thorough history and physical exam, and understanding of the pediatric skeleton. This article will review common causes of foot and ankle pain in the pediatric population.
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