Abstract
This chapter gives a brief description of the most common pediatric musculoskeletal disorders (congenital, developmental, and acquired). Clinical pictures and radiographs are provided to help explain the pathology of these conditions.
Keywords
Hip joint disorders Knee disorders Fractures Bone tumor Back disorders Bone cysts Limping child Bone and joint infectionReferences
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