Musculoskeletal and joint diseases appear to be
increasing and continue to be a growing childhood
health problem. Confusion over terminology and a lack
of awareness of these conditions have probably
contributed to their under-recognition.1
Musculoskeletal pain in children are common,
affecting about 10-20 % of school children.2 Various
local and systemic, acute and chronic, benign and
malignant conditions are associated with