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:
Disclaimer
It should be noted that this document reflects what is currently
regarded as a safe and appropriate approach to care. However, as
in any clinical situation there may be factors that cannot be covered
by a single set of guidelines, this document should be used as a
guide, rather than as a complete authorative statement of procedures
to be followed in respect of each individual presentation. It does
not replace the need for the application of clinical judgment to
each individual presentation.
