Growing pains Flashcards
1
Q
What is a common presentation?
A
complaining of pain in the legs with no obvious cause.
2
Q
epidemiology
A
equal boys and girls
occur in the age range of 3-12 years.
3
Q
features
A
never present at the start of the day after the child has woken
no limp
no limitation of physical activity
systemically well
normal physical examination
motor milestones normal
symptoms are often intermittent and worse after a day of vigorous activity
