World Paediatric bone and joint day : spreading awareness and understanding the importance
World Paediatric bone and joint day is a global healthcare reminder in order to spread awareness on musculoskeletal health celebrated on the 19th October every year.
Musculoskeletal disorders are conditions affecting the joints, ligaments, nerves, muscles, and bones. Musculoskeletal conditions develop from any injury, infection or sometimes even inherit as the child grows. However, in today’s generation bone and joint conditions are common even among children including :
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Bone fractures
- Tendinitis
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip
- muscular dystrophy
- Osteoporosis
There are various factors affecting the pediatric musculoskeletal health, one of the major causes is : Obesity. Obesity is the leading cause of arthritis. If timely treatment is not offered, children face difficulty, discomfort and pain throughout their childhood and even during their adolescence.
The symptoms of bone and joint conditions in children might vary depending on the severity and condition, they are :
- Severe pain
- swelling
- fever
- redness
- soreness
- fatigue
- warmth in the affected area
- Unexplained weight loss
Factors affecting musculoskeletal health in children, can be listed down to a lot of things, some of which are :
- Obesity
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Poor posture
- Genetics
- Diet
- No physical activity
This October 19 on World Paediatric bone and joint day, pledge to take care of your children and be aware of the conditions and the causing factors. Take a step to make the future of your children pain free. Motivate them to indulge in physical activity and build a healthy and strong future. Dr Aurobindo is the best orthopedic specialist in Bhubaneswar. Book an appointment today and get expert advice on pediatric joint and bone care.
