Knee pain is one of the most common reasons for medical consultation for musculoskeletal problems in the paediatric population. The aetiology is of very variable origin and necessitates a precise assessment. In addition to a thorough anamnesis, clinical and imaging examination methods, as well as laboratory diagnostics are of utmost importance to establish a proper diagnosis and an adequate treatment regimen. This chapter summarises the current diagnostic algorithm for dealing with knee pain in children and adolescents.
Keyphrases
- total knee arthroplasty
- chronic pain
- knee osteoarthritis
- anterior cruciate ligament
- pain management
- neuropathic pain
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- healthcare
- mental health
- high resolution
- intensive care unit
- emergency department
- young adults
- palliative care
- machine learning
- deep learning
- spinal cord injury
- spinal cord
- photodynamic therapy
- combination therapy