Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders Related to Endocrine Dysfunction

The endocrine / metabolism system in a child's body is essential for:

• Growth
• Sexual development
• Metabolism of vitamins and minerals
• Production and function of chemicals used by the body

Endocrine / metabolism diseases can affect bone growth and development.  Your General Practitioner or Paediatrician will refer you and your child to a Paediatric Orthopaedic doctor and / or a Paediatric Endocrine doctor for treatment and management of your child's condition.

Fact sheets and links of the more common metabolic conditions that affect the bones and muscles have been listed below:

• Brittle bones
• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Rickets
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
• Spina bifida and precocious puberty