Orthopedic Problems

Orthopedic Problems in children are common and are present in many chronic illnesses. A common problem in pediatrics is gait disturbance. Difficulty walking may be caused by various disorders. Some of the conditions are more common at specific ages. Legg-Calves-Perthes disease occurs from 4-9 years of age; slipped capital femoral epiphysis from 10-17 years of age. Congenital dislocation of the tip is more common in females (6:1).