Question
My child is around 5 years old and has been complaining about leg pain recently. What could be the reason if the baby’s trace elements are normal but they have ribcage eversion?
Answer
A comprehensive analysis should be conducted considering age, symptoms, and feeding conditions, and a wrist X-ray should be taken to make an accurate diagnosis. If necessary, trace element tests can be combined. Do not blindly supplement calcium, as excessive calcium supplementation may lead to early closure of the anterior fontanelle and sutures, affecting skull growth, and in severe cases, may cause internal organ stones. With the development of the economy and the widespread use of antibiotics, orthopedic diseases caused by infection are less common. Currently, the research direction of pediatric surgery focuses on congenital malformations, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular diseases followed by deformities, as well as pediatric bone fractures.