Presentation
Entire Body System
- Difficulty Walking
Some bone disorders can cause pain and difficulty walking, whereas others cause no symptoms. Doctors base the diagnosis on a thorough history, close observation and examination, and the selective use of x-rays or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). [merckmanuals.com]
Workup
Microbiology
- Human Papillomavirus
papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test Pap test every 3 years between ages 21 and 29 Pap test plus HPV DNA test every 5 years between ages 30 and 65 or Pap test every 3 years No testing after age 65 if previous test results were normal and most recent test was [msdmanuals.com]
Treatment
Counseling may also help children go through with difficult treatments. [merckmanuals.com]
Prevention
Preventive Services Task Force, may have slightly different recommendations. [msdmanuals.com]
By decreasing the irritation caused by misalignment, surgery may prevent the development of arthritis in the joint. If a bone disorder causes a physical deformity, children may become anxious or depressed. [merckmanuals.com]