children s health issues
Overview of Bone Disorders in Children
Causes of Bone Disorders in Children
Bone disorders in children can result from causes that affect people of all ages, including injury, infection ( Osteomyelitis ), or cancer. Causes of bone disorders that affect mainly children typically involve the gradual misalignment of bones, which is caused by forces exerted on the growth plates as children are developing. A poor blood supply can also damage the growth plate, as can separation from the rest of the bone or even minor misalignment. Damage to the growth plate suppresses the growth of bones, distorts the joint, and can cause long-lasting joint damage (arthritis). Certain rare Overview of Connective Tissue Disorders in Children can also affect the bones. They include 