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Most family physicians see many musculoskeletal complaints in their office, but they should be aware that children have some conditions that are unique and may not be encountered in adults. This chapter will discuss generalized and regional musculoskeletal conditions, including fracture patterns, gait concerns, and overuse issues encountered among children and adolescents.
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Nguyen, C.Q., Paredes-Molina, C.S., Kleppin, T., Cvengros, T., Pujalte, G.G.A. (2022). Musculoskeletal Problems of Children. In: Paulman, P.M., Taylor, R.B., Paulman, A.A., Nasir, L.S. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54441-6_20
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