Physical health problems encountered during adolescence can affect the development of the body, if not treated. Amongst these Orthopedic problems in adolescents are quite frequent. This article gives an overview of some of the orthopedic complications that occur in an adolescent population. Adolescence is a period of transition when orthopedic problems may develop and can give rise to various complications. Growth spurts can place extra stress on tendons and muscles, increasing the risk of some injuries.
There are few anatomic regions, such as the spine, knee, and ankle, in adolescents which can get orthopedic problems. Sports injuries are also fairly common among high school athletes of both sexes, although teen boys and girls may suffer different types of injuries. The following section describes orthopedic problems that occur in adolescence. 1. Common osteochondritis in adolescents…
