What is a musculoskeletal condition?
Musculoskeletal conditions involve diseases, infections, or injuries of the musculoskeletal system, including your child’s:
- Bones
- Muscles
- Ligaments
- Tendons
- Joints
Children can experience injuries from playing sports, a disease, or congenital deformities like club feet.
What are examples of musculoskeletal conditions?
If you suspect your child has one or more of the following musculoskeletal conditions, see Dr. Koenig and his team for an evaluation:
- Fractures and trauma
- Ligament or cartilage injuries, sprains, or strains
- Other sports-related injuries
- Growth plate injuries or pain
- Abnormal gait
- Muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, or skeletal dysplasia
- Developmental delays
- Club foot, scoliosis, hip dysplasia, or other congenital deformities
- Bacterial bone or joint infections
- Benign growth-related bony lesions and cysts
To determine the type and severity of your child’s musculoskeletal condition, Dr. Koenig and his team review their medical history and symptoms, and perform a physical exam.
Dr. Koenig might use blood tests, ultrasound, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures to make a diagnosis and establish the most appropriate treatment plan.
How are musculoskeletal conditions treated?
Your child’s personalized treatment plan is based on the type and severity of their condition. Dr. Koenig and his team might recommend:
Bracing and casting
Wearing a brace or cast while an injury heals might be all that’s necessary to treat your child’s muscle, bone, or joint injury.
RICE therapy
RICE therapy involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation, which can accelerate the healing of sports-related and other injuries.
Custom orthotics
Wearing custom orthotics or shoe inserts can improve your child’s gait and pain associated with foot deformities.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy can improve your child’s gait, strength, and joint range of motion. It optimizes healing after an injury or orthopaedic surgery.
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your child’s blood or stem cells to generate new tissues naturally and accelerate healing.
Medications
Medications can treat bacterial infections associated with some musculoskeletal issues.
Surgery
In severe cases, surgery is the best way to fully address a musculoskeletal injury or deformity. Dr. Koenig lets you know if your child is a good candidate for orthopaedic surgery.
Don’t let your child live with pain, injuries, or a musculoskeletal deformity when pediatric orthopaedic solutions are available at Dr. Koenig’s office. Schedule an appointment over the phone or request one online today.
